Anxiety Questions (Page 178)

Does Librium help if your on day one of withdrawals?

I have been a heavy drinker for about 4 years but start binging lately about 20 shots all together morning day and night . I started to have withdrawals this morning and went into the er they gave me fluids,zofran for the vomiting and Valium because of my shakes and bad anxiety .They let me go... read more

Modafinil - increased anxiety a temporary or long-term side effect?

I just started taking Modafinil for Hypersomnia last week. It has been amazing to actually stay awake at work! However, it has increased my anxiety (I have general anxiety disorder). I am curious if anyone else had this side effect, and if it is more likely to be temporary, or continue as long as I... read more

Lamotrigine - Lamictal question? Take it in am/pm?

I'm getting ready to get back on celexa which helped with PMDD years ago, but my new Psychiatrist wants me to take lamictal with it. Should I take it at night? Everything seems to make me tired. I am 50 years old and also had a partial hysterectomy in October 2020 so I know I'm hormonal. I also... read more

Propranolol and Adderall - performance anxiety?

I was put on propranolol 10 mg yesterday because I get performance anxiety. I have a really important presentation tomorrow and I feel anxious not knowing the effects of this drug. I wish I was able to publicly speak or experiment with it way before tomorrow so I can know how well it will work and... read more

Drug interactions with Wellbutrin XL?

I had been taking Wellbutrin in conjunction with Lexapro for help with depression, anxiety, and nicotine cravings, and some other medicines for sleep apnea, transition related HRT, and seasonal allergies (Spironolactone, Estradiol Valerate, Montelukast, Loratadine). I had been taking ambien 10mg... read more

Can you take Xanax with propranolol ?

I'm on 10 mg of propranolol for palpitations can I take half Xanax if it don't help

Lamictal for severe anxiety?

I am really struggling right now w severe anxiety. I have had bad experiences with ssriSSRI's amping me up so I’m really not looking to go down that avenue right now. I have a great experience with Lamictal and has to stop taking it when I got pregant about 9 or so years ago. I have had meds work ... read more

How to reduce clonazepam dose?

It’s been almost 14 weeks now, since end of January. My first attempt with Prozac led to higher anxiety and higher dosage of daily clonazepam, up to 1-1.5mg daily. Then, thankfully my GP put me on mirtazapine taking gradually up to 30mg/night. I’m trying to reduce the clonazepam and now take on ave... read more

Switch from 1mg 3x daily of Klonopin to Xanax XR?

Hey everyone! unfortunately I have been prescribed Benzodiazepines since 2010. Today my doc called, and I explained to her im not doing so well and feeling anxious having panic attacks in between doses. So I told her Xanax IR and Klonopin have been the only ones that worked. I then asked her about... read more

Can any of you compare a difference between Nexplanon and Kyleena?

I am currently on Nexplanon and my depression, anxiety, and mood swings are so out of control. I am looking to get the IUD, but am not sure if it will only increase my symptoms or maybe even better them. Please let me know if you have had a better experience switching to the IUD and whether I... read more

Who experienced bad side effects from escitalopram?

I have started the drug escitalopram 3 weeks ago and had huge amounts of side effects like skin burning sensations, numbness and a feeling of being too high. Sometime the feeling is too much. Did anyone have that and how long does it take to go away? I had started feeling some of the benefits... read more

How long does it take to notice a change on anxiety and bipolar II disorder with Lamictal?

I have been on Lexapro, desvenlafaxine and am now on Prozac for anxiety and recently discovered I have bipolar II disorder. None of the antidepressants have worked and I am wondering if I should be hopeful in trusting lamictal and risperidone to work for my anxiety and mood swings? I am feeling... read more

Is Lexapro safe with low blood pressure?

I have had severe anxiety panic attacks since my early twenties. I've tried other depression meds only to have severe reactions. So I am very afraid to start new meds. My BP goes low at night and I'm not sure if this want stop my heart or give me adverse reactions. Any advice? I'm in bad shape.... read more

Bupropion - How to remain calm while having an anxiety attack type thing?

I’ve been taking Wellbutrin for a few days now. I woke up one morning and was instantly having an anxiety attack. It kept me from going to work. As I’m currently typing this, I am having another one I believe. It feels like when you had a bad nightmare and just can’t shake the feeling. That’s what I... read more

Lamotrigine - how long does it take to see a difference on anxiety with Lamictal?