Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 43)

First day on Prozac 20 mg. Help?

Hi, I have super bad anxiety and depression. I was on Lexapro and Wellbutrin about a year ago when I stopped. I tried to take the Lexapro again but it made my heart beat irregular and ended up in the hopsital. Lately I've been having super bad panic attacks to the point I knew it was time to see a... read more

What time of day is best to take sertraline to avoid side effects?

I started taking sertraline 50mg once we day for depression and anxiety. I've been taking them for 9 days now and I've been experiencing insomnia, vomiting, restlessness and constipation. I take my pill every morning, but does it matter what time of day I take it? And how long until I will start... read more

I take ibuprofen, gabapentin and buspirone 2x a day. What can I take to sleep? Possibly unison?

The ibuprofen and gabapentin are for sciatica. The buspirone is for panic/anxiety. I can't sleep at all. Advice please.

Will 2 10mg Pills of Lexapro equal 20mg?

Will I still get the same effects as I would on a simple 20mg pill?

At bedtime I take 1 temazepam 30mg. and 1 alprazolam 1 mg. as ordered by my dr. Is this okay?

When is the best time to take my Lexapro 10mg?

I wake up at different times all week. Ive been taking it at 10pm at night. My dreams have become wildly intense. Real life feeling. My anxiety have died down a big bit but I'm only on my second week and i have noticed that i get a little extra anxious towards the end of my day. I am still hoping... read more

I have OCD and anxiety. I am unable to leave the house and get help because I keep panicking?

And I have to keep repeating things or else I don't know that to do. I'm on no medicine. I'm able to get diazepam 5mg which isn't mine that makes me nervous. I tried St John's which did nothing. I feel sick.

Hydroxyzine - Terrified to take my first dose?

I have severe anxiety. I am going through menopause and I take Lorazepam, 1 mg at night so I can sleep. My anxiety causes me to be terrified to try new meds, in fear of side effects and making me feel worse. Please help!!! I really want to try this, and I would love to be able to eventually stop... read more

How long before feeling back to normal after stopping sertraline??

I was on Sertraline for about 2 years & 4 months for panic attacks, anxiety, OCD disturbing thoughts & some depression (caused by the panic attacks) I was very reluctant to take anything since I am into more natural remedies but after trying everything I could for months I decided to take the... read more

Switching from Effexor to lexapro - need advice ?

My doctor wants to switch me from 75 mg of Effexor to 10 mg of lexapro. I have more anxiety than depression and he thinks lexapro will be better. He told me just to take them at the same time and then after a few weeks stop taking Effexor. Seems not right... I'm thinking I'll do every other day for... read more

Lexapro - what's your experience when it comes to side effects??

Hey everyone! First post here. Today is day 11 for me taking 10mg of Escitalopram. I'm also on 50mg of Lorsartan for high BP. I've been on Losartan before and didn't have any side effects with that med. I spoke with my Dr today and he said that I shouldn't be having these side effects this late in... read more

When do withdrawal symptoms start after stopping Lexapro?

I took Lexapro for 5 weeks for anxiety/panic disorder and due to side effects constantly going even after 4 weeks i told my psychiatrist and she agreed and told me to ween off it for the next 4 days only taking half the pill. Made me feel more at ease the last day i felt good that i took it and... read more

Will adding 30mg Buspar help 150mg Effexor XR treat my depression?

I currently take 150mg Effexor XR for depression, GAD, and panic disorder. Today my doctor added 10mg Buspar 3x a day, as well as 5mg Lexapro (he said it’ll help the anxiety). My depression has been really bad lately and I read on multiple websites that Buspar can help antidepressants fight d... read more

What is the difference between Xanax and Alprazolam? How are they different?

I have narcolepsy so I take medicines to help keep me awake during the day. I also have anxiety & a couple different as needed prescriptions for that, alprazolam & clonidine (newer script). I rarely take them because they make me even more sleepy & slow than I already am). I have a chance to try... read more

Lexapro - does it get worse before it gets better?

Hi all, I've been on many SSRI's in the past and had no side effects from any of them. This is my 5th day on lex an am having some joint pains, ringing ears and my left wrist is a bit swollen. The 1st 2 days were AMAZING - absolutely no anxiety, couldn't worry if i tried. Started to have... read more