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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 I cut Paxil in half?
I was prescribed 10mg of Paxil last Friday (7 days ago). I've been struggling with the side effects and I can't stand it. I feel very restless at night and don't sleep very well and yesterday I had a really bad fit on nausea and feeling faint. Last night I decided to cut it in half (5mg) and I... read more
How long does it take for L-theanine to help with sleep or anxiety?
How long if I am taking 200 mg per day of Ltheanine does it take for my mind t rest so I can sleep without my worries or anxieties of the next day? Or have me wake up with anxiety all day or depression? thank u
Rough time adjusting to Prozac?
I recently started taking Prozac for anxiety, panic attacks and depression and I am absolutely miserable due to side effects. Today was my 5th day and I have been experiencing increased anxiety, horrible panic attacks, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, tingling face and feeling generally restless and... read more
Anxiety - what is the highest safe dose of xanax?
I take 6 mg a day. 3 2 mg bars. Is this dose safe? I don't take any other drugs except seroquel 200 mg at night and I sleep like a log.
What time of day do you take your Lexapro?
I will be starting it for anxiety and secondary insomnia. I don't want to take at bedtime and have it keep me up... but I hear that it can make most people drowsy. I'm hoping to poll actual users. I was thinking... maybe start in the morning until through start up period, then move to bed based on... read more
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
Citalopram side effects and how to deal with them?
Iv just started taking 20mg two days ago for GAD that just started out of the blue around Christmas time. Since taking them all my anxiety is worse my teeth are chattering and I'm shaking from head to toe. I'm also unable to sleep! How long does it take for the side effects to go away? Is this... read more
Do you ever feel your heart beating all over your chest, neck, and arms?
It's been happening quite a lot lately, especially when I lay down, and then I can't go to sleep. I've had fluttering, and can feel it beat all over. It reminds me of when I used to run, and afterwards, I could feel the blood flow throughout my legs, thumpety bump bump. Does this happen to anyone... read more
How long for Effexor XR to start working (read)? Do I need to increase dose or is it the wrong med?
Just some background: I was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder (mainly social anxiety, moderate ocd) my freshman year in college and was put on Lexapro 20mg for about a year. It worked somewhat well but made me very lethargic and I always wondered if a different medication would be better. So... read more
Taking Lexapro for the first time, how long before I feel any effects?
This is my first time being diagnosed and treated for depression and anxiety. It slammed into my life two-months ago. I have tremendous stress (like most), and the cumulative effect finally took a toll on both my physical and mental health. I have hypertension, I'm prediabetic, and now depressed... read more
Lexapro - Horrible anxiety and panic attacks after taking only 5mg?
I've been diagnosed with a GAD a few years ago. I haven't had any anxiety attack in over 2 years. Now, it's time to go back to school (I'm 35) which my brain doesn't understand lol. I've been taking 2.5mg of Lexapro in the morning and another 2.5mg at around 5-6pm. I'd say the first 2 days were... read more
Which generic versions of Lexapro (escitalopram) are closest to the real thing?
Hello everyone, I recently took generic Lexapro (escitalopram) for 3 1/2 weeks in an effort to deal with panic attacks and overall anxiety. Even though I started off at a very small dose (5 mg moving up to 10 after the first week) I still had increased anxiety to the point where I was visibly... read more
If I take a low dose of Buspar in the morning will it still cause insomnia?
I just got prescribed Buspar for anxiety. I take Wellbutrin for depression because it has the least side effects. Unfortunately does nothing for my anxiety. I am supposed to take Buspar twice a day I took my first one around 6 pm ... only half. I haven't slept all night, not one minute. Now my... read more
I took prednisone for 5 days, 40 mg a day. I have been having side effects for the last week.?
... Heart rate elevation, tremors, intermittent elevated blood pressure , fatigue, And anxiety. How long does this go on for?How long should I expect these side effects to last?
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