Anxiety Questions (Page 44)

How long will it take to get the maximum effect from Pristiq?

I've been on Pristiq for about three weeks. I am on 50mg. and so far have experienced dizziness. Will that go away in time? I have yet to see it affect my depression and anxiety. I am on Zydis or Zyprexa for anxiety which works pretty well. Betsy

Has anyone tried l-theanine at bedtime to counter bouts of restless legs syndrome (RLS)?

There have been some reports that it helps increase dopamine levels in the nervous system. Some of the medicines given to prevent RLS, like gabapentin, are thought to work by this mechanism. Conversely, some medications, such as certain antipsychotics, are dopamine antagonists and sometimes seem to... read more

How long before Paxil starts to fully work?

Week 3 of Paxil 20mg. My side effects at the beginning were awful, anxiety was worse and I couldn't sleep, sit still, racing thoughts.It's slowly progressing, very slowly. But I still have some side effects. I took it over 10 years ago and it worked wonders but I forget how long it took to work. I... read more

Has anyone found anything better than xanax-XR for panic attacks and anxiety? It works great for me?

I have been on quite a few benzos for aniety/ panic attacks but so far have found this to be the best one yet. An overall even feel all day as u only have to take 1 every 12 hours. However, i'm only being presribed 30 a month, what about the other 12 hours in the day? do they ever prescribe 60 a... read more

Is 5-HTP safe with Klonopin and Seroquel 30-60 minutes before taking 5-HTP?

I'm repeating this with change to conversation rather than one answer. Thought maybe somebody would see it and answer if I changed to "start a conversation." Is 5-HTP safe with Lamictal, ativan, klonopin seroquel? My doctor says it is and a compounding pharmacist/chemist said it was. My regular... read more

Trazodone - Is trazadone addicting?

I have been taking Xanax for several years and am obviously dependent on it, but need it anyway. I forgot to ask my doctor if Trazodone is addictive. Can anyone help, please?

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - I am taking 150 mg of Wellbutrin XL for mild depression, anxiety?

... disorder and I suffer from severe PMS, I feel like I am only PMS free for about 1 week out my cycle. I am 35 years old and will not BCP or horomone replacement therapy, I am hoping the Wellbutrin will help with this. It gets so bad I feel like i turn into a completely different person. Just... read more

What are alternatives to clonidine if side effect is sleepiness?

the clonidine is doing the job.

Buspirone - Am I going to need this medication forever?

I have acute anxiety and I was just put on Buspirone yesterday from my doctor because I was on Citalopram(Celexa) 20mg. for three weeks and everything seemed fine, but for the past week I've been feeling like I'm not 'real' and I just worry about everything and I can't sleep. Before I even started... read more

Paroxetine - anyone else have no sex drive while taking this?

Im 24 yr female mother of three mental illness runs in family strong I just got put onpaxil and im having side effects no sex drive i dont want to tell my husband... is any one else having probs on this med.?

I have some old Valium tablets. Will they still work?

Can I start taking 5-HTP again. I stopped because I had a stomach ulcer?

I was taking 5-htp for anxiety just over a year ago but then I had a stomach ulcer and stopped. It's been over a year since having the ulcer. Could I start taking it again?

Can Ativan withdrawal elevate blood pressure 165/92? I stopped cold turkey 24 days ago Ativan1mg day

15 years ago I was prescribed Ativan 1.0mg just 6 months ago I asked my doctor to cut the amount in half but I tried but could not and started taking the .5 twice a day and then 24 days ago I stopped cold turkey, my blood pressure spiked at the doctor's office. 4 days ago on June 11, 2012, I had a... read more

Which is better for anxiety, a valium 5 or a klonopin 0.5?

Is Temazepam used to treat anxiety and panic attacks like Valium and Xanex?