Anxiety Questions (Page 187)

By taking Cymbalta, will I gain weight?

Can venlafaxine cause withdrawal symptoms?

I have been taking venlafaxine 225mg ER for years now, and ran out recently. My psychiatrist’s office won’t let me refill it because of an unpaid balance they think I owe (which I don’t, they just keep labeling me as self pay.) Insurance issues aside, I think I’m experiencing bad withdrawal symptom... read more

Anxiety and Stress - Cymbalta to Trintellix - Is it safe to do a rapid switch?

Hello. I have been taking Cymbalta 60mg for 3+ years. Unfortunately, it appears that it is no longer helping. My PCP wants to switch me to Trintellix 10mg (to start). He said to simply stop the Cymbalta and start with the Trintellix. Is this safe? Will I have horrible effects?

Sertraline is horrible so far, does it get better?

Can sertraline cause worse anxiety, depression and intrusive thoughts before it gets better? I've been on it for 9 days (3 days 25mg and 6 days on 50mg) and I am getting worse or at the very least, feel no improvement. When i was on lexapro i felt better within the week. But eventually it stopped... read more

Lexapro slowly increasing and major anxiety, nausea and sweating?

I have been on Lexapro 5 mg for 3 weeks, now on 7.5 mg why and is it normal for the anxiety (nervousness) makes me feel so shaky and almost worse than my normal anxiety, it’s so intense and the nausea and sweats are as well. How much longer before I have relief? I need answers of hope… any sug... read more

Is it OK to take hydroxyzine pamoate and cetirizine at the same time?

I'm prescribed hydroxyzine pamoate for anxiety and cetirizine for allergies and I take them both together at the same time. Should I be taking them together? I'm also on a lot of other meds that I question too but we will start here. Thank you.

Sertraline - first day taking it?

I have suffered anxiety/depression for a long while and I never wanted to seek help. I thought it would just go away, but I finally went to the doctors and he has given me 50mg sertraline. Today is my first day taking it. I have had a headache since about mid-day and have felt really tired. I have... read more

Cymbalta and Zoloft? I had an appointment with my doc this morning and she put me back on 50mg...

... ofZoloft along with the 60 mg of cymbalta I am already taking. When I was tapering off of Zoloft I found that I felt better with the Zoloft. I’m a little nervous as they are two different kinds of antidepressants. And I asked her that and she said yes but they work in different areas of the b... read more

Can I drink alcohol with 20mg Paxil?

How does Paxil react with alcohol if i had a drink or 2 at dinner or in the pool?

Is pregabalin safe to use for fibromyalgia and anxiety?

I was just recently diagnosed with having fibromyalgia and my rheumatologist first prescribed Cymbalta but it made my heart race really fast. He took me off that and now wants me to try Pregabalin, which I'm hoping this medication doesn't cause the same side effect.

Sertraline - How can zoloft medicine change my life ?

Hello .. i think i had anxiety long time ago without knowing that feeling depending on the situation im passing by like an important basketball game,job interview,university presentation .. but everything was ok until i traveled to Dubai to work there i was excited in the beginning but after a... read more

Pregabalin Withdrawal anxiety following stopping treatment?

I took 75mg twice daily for sciatica... eventually slowly reduced my dosage and then stopped taking it. Since then (3+months) I've and bad anxiety and occasionally depression. Could this be a withdrawal effect or something unrelated?

Fluoxetine - little support, having a few hard days. I need to know I'm doing right?

Pumpkin pies I read your post about 12 weeks. I've been on 40mg for 7 weeks now and the last few days have been hard feeling sick and down and ocd thoughts that then make me anxious that my meds aren't working. My doctor has said he's seen big improvement and to just keep going it will only get... read more

Topiramate - Will topamax help anxiety and stress?

My husband passed away September 1st and I was just getting ready to start this medication at 12.5 mgs for migraines but never did until last night. I’m wondering if it might help the stress and anxiety I’m under from losing my husband? I know the grief is normal but I sure could use a bit of rel... read more

Lexapro how long side effects last?

I've been on Lexapro 7 days now. Still having nausea and not sleeping much. Feeling blah. Is this normal?