Anxiety Questions (Page 48)

In my 5th week of Escitalopram, felt like myself one day and then kinda down the next?

Has anyone experienced this? Is it normal? I've felt improvements with Escitalopram at 20mg. It's my 4th week at that dosage, 5 weeks in total (I started off at 10mg). Yesterday I was dreading going into the office and I actually had a calm, normal day. I actually felt like myself again with hardly... read more

On Lexapro (Escitilopram) soooo tired please help. Can't do this much longer?

How to wean off of gabapentin? Can not get an answer from the doctor?

How can I come off gabapentin safely? I have take 300mgs 3 times a day. I don't like how I feel on them and have been on them for 2 months. Any help would be appreciated.

All males: Does Cymbalta effect your sex drive?

I started 60mg cymbalta and my sex drive has gone from HUGE to NOTHING within 30 days. I don't even wake up with an erection anymore. I am male 20.

Citalopram - Is 20mg too high of a dose for some?

... medication.. Its been nearly 5 weeks on 20mg and Im STILL constantly feeling emotionally numb and totally out of it. I can feel that my social anxiety is numb and gone, but to the point where I dont even care anymore. I dont feel like myself, just constantly tired and lethargic. I feel like my... read more

H pylori treatment... I suffer from anxiety and now had a side effect from treatment?

Hi. I have had h pylori for a while I was prescribed the treatment of lansoprazole clarithromycine and amoxicillin ... I suffer from panic disorder. My type of panic attacks are from feeling different. I can't drink I can't take me da I can't feel different. A simple light headed Ness from a sinus... read more

How long will BuSpar take to work?

I suffer from extreme anxiety, it effects me physically. I'm not depressed I just feel like I'm... walking on pins and needles. I recently started taking 10mg of BuSpar along with 200 of Wellbutrin. My question is: How long will this take to work? I'm not allowed to take benzo's because I abused... read more

I am having Lexapro withdrawal symptoms 3 months after terminating - will it get better?

I was on Lexapro for 1.5 years at 10mg. Upon discontinuing the medication I entered a state of constant dysphoria and brain fog. I also have the classic brain zaps and excessive sweating but I can live with those. It has been three months and I have slowly been getting better, but still suffering... read more

Buspar?? How long before it worked? Did you experience more anxiety on it?

Just took my first dose today 5mg two times a day. Feeling way more anxious then ever. Also had trouble sleeping last night so that prob affected my anxiety even more. I'm also on cymbalta 60 mg (almost a week) please help. Feeling very alone and scared. With negative thoughts

Want off Effexor XR. Not working?

I have been weaning off Pristiq 50mg with Effexor XR 75mg for the past 3 weeks. I feel extremely tired, constantly hungry and no motivation or energy whatsoever. It hasn't helped with mood at all. I want off of it. I didn't really like Pristiq all that much either, but my dr kept telling me what a... read more

How safe is it to take Buspar for a long period of time?

I guess what I am asking is this: Is Buspar safe to take long-term, as antidepressants are safe to take long-term, for years, effectively? How effective is Buspar long-term? Will it cause more problems than it helps if taken for example, for years? Or is it designed for short-term use? I couldn't... read more

Should I up my Lexapro 5mg dose?

I just recently turned 24yrs old and am a 125lb female. I was recently prescribed 5mg Lexapro for GAD. I have been taking it for 3 weeks and I feel increased anxiety, can't leave the house without a prn lorezapam. I canceled my birthday trip to Florida, I took a leave out of work. I don't feel any... read more

BuSpar - Can you drink (1 glass of watered down wine)?

I know that with all anti-anxiety medication you are not supposed to drink alcohol. I really miss having an occasional glass of wine. Can I drink 1 glass of watered down wine... say a white wine spritzer and still be OK? I know it would increase sedation but does it ruin your liver? Please advise

Is it safe to take valium and oxycodone together?

So, what happens if I drink a glass of wine with my antidepressant?

Does it counteract the good effects I could be getting, as far as addressing the anxiety/depression? My doctor told me it would be fine.