Anxiety Questions (Page 35)

Is 2mg of valium stronger than 10mg?

I have suffered from severe panic and anxiety attacks for 20yrs been on xanax 2mg 4×daily without much success my dr just added 3 2mg Valium a day to the mix. im not feeling any relief... do I need a stronger dose... is there stronger than 2mg Valium?

Does Diazepam induse a deeper state of sleep?

So i know this may be an easy question to answer but i was recently prescribed it for anxiety and sudden anger outbursts. I have to say i have NEVER IN MY LIFE have had such VIVID dreams. I am just wondering if this if from the drug itself or the effect of the drug relaxing my body enough to... read more

How long does it take for Clonazepam to completey work or for side effects to go away?

This is my third day on clonazepam I've ben taking half of 1mg Clonazepam I can only take it and hour before bed time. Side affects today was I woke up sleepy thinking a lil too much (spacedout) & also couldn't focus or concentrate as good and for some reason I got mad easily. My mother was... read more

Anxiety - taking xanax everyday?

i just started with generic zoloft for anxiety/panic. and the dr gave me .5 xanax to take as needed. i have been taking one every nightm cause it been really hard to fall asleep and stay asleep.and the past few days i have been breaking the pill in half and taking during the day when my anxiety... read more

Does paxil make a person feel more relaxed, laidback, lazy?

I'm not sure if I described that right but I am on paxil 30mg for about 4 months now. And I have had a feeling of just pure laziness ever since I switched from zoloft to paxil. I have read stories of people taking paxil and having problems in their life but to them, its all fine. I'm in my last... read more

Can anyone tell me if coming off lexapro and straight onto prozac will give noticable side effects?

I was on lexapro 20mg for 8 months and my pysc changed me last week(as the lexapro was'nt working for me)so i'm taking 10mg of prozac for 1 week then 20mg the next two weeks,this is the fifth day. I'm just enquiring if i'm suffering withdrawels from coming off the lexapro and straight onto prozac,I... read more

Can alprazolam aid in alcohol withdrawal?

After three years of fairly heavy drinking (either a bottle of wine or a 6 pack of beer, and occasionally a bit more, nearly every night). I decided to join an AA group. I've also talked to my doctor, who had previously prescribed me alprazolam (Xanax), when I was trying to pass my alcoholism off... read more

Citalopram- Have any of you ever experienced muscle twitches after a dose?

Celexa . My dose was increased from 20 mgs to 30 mgs and later on in the week I started experiencing twitches from head to toe randomly. My doc told me to go back to my 20 mg dose and call in about a week if I am still twitching. It's very creepy feeling, especially at night when I'm trying to... read more

How long does Ambien/zolpidem stay in your system?

Hello, I'm 18 and I have some severe anxiety issues that make it where its really difficult for me to sleep sometimes... my mom sometimes gives me some of her Ambien to help me sleep, but since I've been taking it for a while it sometimes takes two pills to help me get some rest... I know that's... read more

How long does it take Cymbalta to work?

My 14 yo daughter is having some depression and anxiety/panic attacks due to some suppressed grief (long story). She has been prescribed Cymbalta 20 mg per day. How long does it take to work? I am so worried about her being well enough to get back into her school work in late August.

Just started taking Pristiq (Advice please)?

Hello. I have just started (4 days in) taking Pristiq to help with my GAD anxiety which can also slip into depression. I have 100mg tablets and the doctor is getting me to go with 1/4 tablet (25mg) for the first 7 days, then 1/2 tablet (50mg) for the next 10 days, then will go back and see her. A... read more

Anyone experienced any negative side effects while on Vyvanse & other meds like lexapro or prestiq?

Over 2 years ago, I had a brain scan ( a somewhat cutting edge technology) that determined that I had ADHD, anxiety and depression. According to this test the drugs that were suggested to best treat my symptoms were Vyvanse, lexapro, neurontin and clonazapam. I NEVER considered myself, nor did... read more

Moving from Lexapro to Cymbalta for anxiety (GAD) and depression?

I've been taking Lexapro for the last 11 months. I have had my ups and downs but it never really solved the problema. Psi Doctor now recomended to switch to Cymbalta. Any experience on this? Many, many thanks in advance

Can Cymbalta be taken beyond 120mg, I would increase myself to 150mg, or 180mg. Has this been done?

Should I increase my dosage of Cymbalta?

I really have no faith in my prescribing doctor but I was given Cymbalta after landing in a psych hospital due to severe depression. The doctor there put me on 30mgs of Cymbalta and it has def helped back pain tremendously!!! However, I am still struggling with zero energy, lethargy, lack of any... read more