Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 13)

Amitriptyline for severe anxiety?

I suffer from severe anxiety,ocd and some depression. I was maybe thinking about asking for amitriptyline mainly to help the severe anxiety. I have tried a lot of anti depressants, anti anxiety drugs and none of them have really helped and the side effects have been quite hard to handle. I was just... read more

I have recently been but on Paxil for anxiety disorder.I dont want to gain weight. How to avoid it?

I am 19 I have always suffered anxiety but it was now unbearable. I couldn't get any sleep and was barely eating. I am now taking paxil 20 mg a day and I am worried this will cause a weight gain. I have always been a fit healthy girl. I eat well and exercise daily. I am hoping there is a way around... read more

Stopping Zanaflex (4mg at night); steps and withdrawal warnings?

Hey all, I've been taking a 4mg dose of Zanaflex before bed for almost 3 months. Recently, I had to miss a dose and had a terrible time -- sleepless nights, anxiety, weird mind stuff, nausea, etc. Freaked me out pretty badly, and I'd like to get off of it. I finally looked up the side effects... read more

When is the best time of day to take paxil?

I'm a 36 single mother of 2 teenagers. I've suffered from anxiety most of my life. Went to my Dr today and gave me 20 mg paxil.honesty I'm afraid to start it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! !

Lexapro - Increased heart rate elevated blood pressure first time taking?

Has anyone experienced increased heart rate and high blood pressure first time taking this med. I felt like I was having a heart attack 45 minutes after taking. Ended up at the ER.

Can I stop Lexapro after one 10mg dose?

I was prescribed lexapro as I suffer from panic attacks. I have no form of depression. I took the 10mg at 11:15 am yesterday andI felt awfully nauseous an hour after. Today I feel like it has made me depressed. I have not taken another dose as it quite frankly scares me. How one tablet can affect... read more

What is your experience with Trazodone?

Someone please tell me this is mild and safe and tolerable. This is the medication my doctor wants me to try for anxiety, depression, and sleep.

Cymbalta, all temp or perm negative effects (do they outweigh benefits)?

ANYTHING ABOUT CYMBALTA FROM EXPERIENCE IS MUCH APPRECIATED. Hi, I'm 19. Ive been struggling with depression for 8 years, anxiety 7, and chronic pain for 5 years. I have never taken medication; due to being afraid of worsening these issues, especially depression and anxiety. I let my Dr. prescribe... read more

I took Paxil for 10 years, I have been on Celexa for 6 months I take 80 mg every morning and feel?

... like it isn't helping as much as it should, anyone have this problem also?

Anxiety - is lorazepam stronger than xanax?

Does Zanaflex help with anxiety in addition to relax muscle spasms?

Is hydroxyzine not working?

I've been taking hydroxyzine for 4 days now & even if I take 100mg at once I get no effect what so ever. Was prescribed it for anxiety & nausea but it hasn't helped with either what so ever, doesn't even make me sleepy. Should I give up on it or does it take a while to build up in your system?

Anyone know about taking Lexapro (SSRI ) and Adderall (amphetamine) together?

I have a question related to the type of Medication that I am on?I have taken Lexapro for several years, it seems to help my anxiety, I also suffer from depression, and concentrating and focusing, I have been seeing the same doctor for almost six years, and recently, we discussed my concern of... read more

Why is Prazosin not being used more often for anxiety and PTSD?

Please please explain the physiological basis for how, after 40 plus years of trying every concievable anti-anxiety med there is that this simple BP lowering med (which I understand isn't even a first line option) has immediately and almost completely eliminated my startle responses, fight/flight... read more

How can I get klonopin for my anxiety and sleep disorder I only sleep about 3 maybe 4 hours a day a?