Anxiety Questions (Page 80)

Don’t feel much different on escitalopram/Lexapro after 4 weeks, should I stick it out or change??

4 weeks ago I was prescribed 5 mg of escitalopram for mild anxiety and depression, however I don’t feel much if any different, I have good days and bad days which is what It was like before I started the medication, there seem to be more good days and bad days at the moment, is this a sign of it w... read more

I accidently took two doses of 300 mg of venlafaxine, 5 hours apart?

The second dose was tomorrow's dosage, and I took them on autopilot when I intended to take some Aleve. Is 600 mg enough to worry about? There was one time 4 or so years ago that I took 600 mg all at once one morning, and I literally fell asleep standing up, later in the day... and then puked my... read more

Should I increase my Lexapro dose?

I’ve been on 10 mg of Lexapro for 12 days now. I’m supposed to see my doctor in another ~2 weeks. I’m feeling better than I was before I started back on Lexapro (I was on it years ago), but I’m still not feeling great. Still pretty darn depressed and generally anxious a lot of the time. I’m grateful... read more

What is the best antidepressant for anxiety and panic attacks, that does not cause weight gain?

Is there such a medication as an antidepressant for anxiety and panic that does not cause weight gain? Anyone know?

How long as in minutes does it take mirtazapine 15 mg tablets to work?

I was just put on this medicine today and I suffer from insomnia. How many minutes will it take for it to help me sleep?

Can you use Buspar to get off Klonopin?

I have been on Klonopin since 2005 and lately it just makes me more nervous. I recently started taking trazodone 150mg to sleep. Could it be the trazodone? And again can I take Buspar to get off Konopin? Please help.

When will Depo-Provera side effects, such as anxiety and mood swings, leave my system?

I went from being happy and outgoing to sad, anxious, and scared. My last depo shot was on January 3, 2019. With every shot, my symptoms got worse. I only realized this after the 4th shot.

Buspirone side effects? Low(er) heart rate and hot flashes / quick spike in body temp, sedative?

Today is my 3rd day of taking buspirone. I was originally supposed to take 5mg once a day “as needed” for anxiety. Took it 1st day after doc appointment (for severe anxiety) at 4pm fell asleep at5pm and stayed asleep until 730am the next morning. I felt so happy stress-free and amazing when I woke u... read more

Anxiety OCD. Do propranolol 40mg work and how long do you have take them...

... to help with anxiety? Will 40mg propranolol stop your mind racing and horrible thoughts? I have anxiety and OCD. I have been prescribed these today alongside my other tablets. How long do you have be on them to stop anxiety? Can I have other people's experiences with propranolol or what other... read more

Prescribed buspirone on an 'as needed' basis?

Today my psychiatrist prescribed me buspirone after we tried propranolol for my panic attacks. She is adamant on me not being prescribed Xanax or any benzos again and I'm okay with that as long as we can find something to help. When I asked her about how to take it, she informed me i could take it... read more

Can you take Xanax and buspirone together?

CBD vs THC vs Cannabis: What's the difference between them?

Is it possible that Tylenol helps for anxiety and stress or is it my imagination?

Wildcat, thank you for your thorough answer. you have been a GR8 help!

Escitalopram - Up and down with escitalopram ?

I was started on 10mg of escitalopram for anxiety and depression. Have been taking it for three weeks now, I found the 1st week very hard, with no appetite, sleep issues and had a anxiety attack that lasted all day, after a week and a half I really started to feel better, eating, more energy and... read more

Anyone experience weird heart rate/irregular heart beat when they began buspirone>

I began taking buspirone about 4 days ago. Taking 10mg morning and night. I struggle with anxiety. I do feel like my anxiety has been better, but I cannot get more than 5-4 hours of sleep at night. I also noticed my heart rate has been lower most of the time, which is fine. But last night while I... read more