Anxiety Questions (Page 25)

Newest information about how long medication lasts, and what to do with unwanted meds?

Many Medications Remain Safe and Effective Well Past Their Expiration Dates October 22 2012 | 23,690 views | + Add to Favorites 294 2 178 Email Print By Dr. Mercola Now, as you know, I am not a big fan of using prescription drugs for just about any reason. I don't take them, nor do my... read more

What's the alternative drug for tramadol?

Can anyone help me out? I'm really suffering as tramadol has been banned in my country and I'm in deep body pain and I can't sleep.

I was prescribed Tramadol?

I was prescribed tramadol for neck pain associated with whiplash and arthritis. I also take Lexapro 15 mg every night. I read something about the two together having a mild to moderate drug interaction of the possibility of CNS depression. I have the 50 mg Tramadol. I'm terrified to take the... read more

Hi all. Shortness of breath is my main complaint with anxiety. Do meds help with this symptom?

Alternatives to clonazepam & other benzodiazepines to treat panic disorder?

my doc wants to talk about getting me off my benzodiazepine clonazepam, but beside the xanax, I still need something to deal with the anxiety... does anyone know of non-benzodiazepine drugs or alternative treatments for panic disorder?

Sleep Disorders - Best drugs to treat strong anxiety and OCD-like tendencies -?

... relentless compulsive thoughts. Quick overview: I have dealt with strong anxiety and obsessive thoughts about sleep since an incident in 2002. It started out with the inability to fall asleep and as the worry about not sleeping grew and I continued to search/disect every piece of information... read more

Is there something else I can take instead of zolpidem for sleep and anxiety?

zOLPIDEM DOESNT ALWAYS WORK AND SOMETIMES MAKES ME FEEL HUNGOVER AND MORE DEPRESSED

Metoprolol - Does anyone else experience vivid nightmares while taking this med?

I started taking this medicine 25 mg 2x a day due to a fast heart rate and I have SEVERE anxiety. The doctors did many tests in my 3 day hospital stay and everything came back normal! I was so scared yes everything was ok but again no one knew why I had a fast heart rate so they said I have severe... read more

Could "inability to orgasm" be just a temporary side effect of Lexapro?

My doctor prescribed 10mg of Lexapro (generic) for my constant anxiety and irritability. I've been on it five days now and I really like it. I am not worried or snappy and my husband says I'm being much more pleasant. The only problem is both times we've had sex since I started lex I cannot reach... read more

Lexapro - Generic Vs Name Brand?

I was switched from Brand name to the generic without realizing it. Shame on me - I should have known. By the time I caught on to what was going on, I found myself in the Black Pit only those with depression can understand. I was not able to concentrate, forgetfulness, crying at the drop of a hat... read more

I have been taking 7.5mg Buspar & have headaches. Has anyone experienced headaches lasting all day?

I also have dizziness with the headaches. My panic attack started last week maybe two attacks. The doctor gave me Lexapro then I had attacks every four hours after that. Now I am taking Buspar 7.5 but afraid to take it twice daily. Any advice?

Has anyone else noticed increased libido with Effexor XR caps?

I was put on Effexor Extended Release (75mg) about a month ago. I was coming off of Seroquel when they changed my diagnosis from Borderline Personality Disorder to generalized depression, social phobia, and PTSD. They also put me on Clonidine (0.2 - 0.3 mg), but I don't notice any change in my sex... read more

Are these normal Citalopram side effects? Lethargic, dizzy, and fatigued?

I've just recently started back on Citalopram 20mg for a second time in recent years, I've only been on 20mg for 8 days or so, 10mg 4 days before that. It does seem to be helping with anxiety/panic and depression issues already, if that's possible, but I'm suffering with pretty severe side effects... read more

Anyone feeling a loss of emotions while taking Cymbalta?

Hi All, I've had an increase in anxiety lately, (have a lot on my plate) and was referred to a therapist (talk therapy) and a psychiatrist (meds). He prescribed Duloxetine (generic Cymbalta). I just started taking it at home last week on my 3 days off. The first week is 20 mg./day with a 10... read more

Venlafaxine vomiting after first dose?

I got prescribed these today as a replacement for sertraline as I was on 200mg and all it was doing was making my anxiety horrifically worse. My dosage for this is 75mg once per day. I took the tablet with some food (some good old fashioned dairylee dunkers and fruit) and felt fine! Then around... read more