Anxiety Questions (Page 22)

I have recently been but on Paxil for anxiety disorder.I dont want to gain weight. How to avoid it?

I am 19 I have always suffered anxiety but it was now unbearable. I couldn't get any sleep and was barely eating. I am now taking paxil 20 mg a day and I am worried this will cause a weight gain. I have always been a fit healthy girl. I eat well and exercise daily. I am hoping there is a way around... read more

What kind if effects will I notice when my effexor works and how long will it take to work?

Hello. I am new to this site. I have generalized anxiety disorder and major depression. I am 36 and a single mom if three. I have been hospitalized 4 times in the past 2 months for depression and anxiety. I was only on a couple medicines for a short while then celexa for four weeks which did not... read more

Stopping Zanaflex (4mg at night); steps and withdrawal warnings?

Hey all, I've been taking a 4mg dose of Zanaflex before bed for almost 3 months. Recently, I had to miss a dose and had a terrible time -- sleepless nights, anxiety, weird mind stuff, nausea, etc. Freaked me out pretty badly, and I'd like to get off of it. I finally looked up the side effects... read more

When is the best time of day to take paxil?

I'm a 36 single mother of 2 teenagers. I've suffered from anxiety most of my life. Went to my Dr today and gave me 20 mg paxil.honesty I'm afraid to start it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! !

Can I take CBD rich hemp oil along with taking my Prozac?

I have been on Prozac for 9 months now for extreme anxiety and panic disorder. It has helped a lot but I also want a little better thing. So I asked my doctor if I could take it together but he response was just "NO!" I don't know if she thinks it's illegal or somthing because it's not. So I'm... read more

Alopecia - I take hydroxyzine, buspar, and wellbutrin. Which of these meds could be possible causes?

... of recent thinning hair or hair loss? These are the only meds I take. I know that anxiety itself can cause these problems. Has anyone had this hair problem with any of the meds I mentioned? "G"

Paxil versus Trintellix???

I have been taking 10 mg of Paxil for quite a number of years. The doctor just informed me that she wants me to switch to 10 mg of Trintellix. Has anyone switched between the two? And if so did you still have all the same side effects that they list about this medication? I'm really leery to switch... read more

Benzodiazepine withdrawal - Itching and leg edema normal?

My doctor started tapering me off of clonazepam 2 weeks ago. I had only been taking it about 6 months, .5mg 2x a day. He had me cut one of those doses in half only. I figured it wouldn't be a big deal, but oh my god, the symptoms. It's not anxiety, but a whole host of physical symptoms I wasn't... read more

Can you take care of trazodone every night and does it make you gain weight?

I have spondylosis and fibromyalgia can I take trazodone every night and will it make me gain weight? Does it affect my arthritis on my spine lower lumbar

Can I stop Lexapro after one 10mg dose?

I was prescribed lexapro as I suffer from panic attacks. I have no form of depression. I took the 10mg at 11:15 am yesterday andI felt awfully nauseous an hour after. Today I feel like it has made me depressed. I have not taken another dose as it quite frankly scares me. How one tablet can affect... read more

What is your experience with Trazodone?

Someone please tell me this is mild and safe and tolerable. This is the medication my doctor wants me to try for anxiety, depression, and sleep.

Cymbalta, all temp or perm negative effects (do they outweigh benefits)?

ANYTHING ABOUT CYMBALTA FROM EXPERIENCE IS MUCH APPRECIATED. Hi, I'm 19. Ive been struggling with depression for 8 years, anxiety 7, and chronic pain for 5 years. I have never taken medication; due to being afraid of worsening these issues, especially depression and anxiety. I let my Dr. prescribe... read more

I take.25mg of xanax for anxiety. Is 3 hours a long enough time period to take another .25mg dose?

Sometimes my .25mg xanax seems to lose its effect after a few hours. My prescription bottle says to take it twice daily but it gives no information on how long to wait between the doses. I just want to make sure that taking another dose or even a half of a dose will not harm me if I need it.

I took Paxil for 10 years, I have been on Celexa for 6 months I take 80 mg every morning and feel?

... like it isn't helping as much as it should, anyone have this problem also?

Anxiety - is lorazepam stronger than xanax?