Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 47)

Advice on the best antidepressants for anxiety, low mood and OCD?

Hello I’m looking for some help! I was on citalopram for the best part of 10 years and it worked amazing for my ocd and anxiety, silly me stopped taking them as I thought I could cope and BOOM anxiety and intrusive thoughts came back with vengeance! I have been ruminating and a lot and I am c... read more

Switching from desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) to dertraline (Zoloft)?

I have been on Pristiq for about 6 years and have never reached a point where I have felt I was "living" my life. Today my doctor has asked me to changed from Pristiq to Zoloft. I will taper off and then on over the next 2 to 3 weeks. I have Valdoxan for the evening and some 2mg Valium in case... read more

How hard is to wean off of 5 mg of escitalopram? I have been taking it for about 9 months?

On 10mg escitalopram (Lexapro) for about 1 year. Recent anxiety and depression increase?

Hello everyone, I've been on escitalopram for almost 2 years now. Felt "normal" for the most part, but had a surge of hopelessness and panic the past couple months as I moved to a new city to work a new job. I have never really cried as I do now and the excitement I would feel around the enjoyable... read more

Pregabalin side effects. Does the dizziness and sleepiness get better?

I started Pregabalin yesterday for anxiety. I’m experiencing side effects of dizziness, sleepiness, and a little brain fog. It wouldn’t be a problem if I only took it at night but I take it morning and night. Will these side effects go away as my body gets use to the medication? Does anyone have exp... read more

Is low dose naltrexone effective for pain, anxiety, and sleep?

I'm trying to decide between this and amitriptyline. This seems to have way less side effects.

Are Lexapro and diazepam OK to take together?

I have been given 5mg diazepam to help with my SAD while Lexapro starts to work. I'm week 7 on 20mg of Lexapro and I'm still having anxiety, restlessness and agitation in the morning. It seems to ease off late Afternoon. Some days I take 2.5mg and some days I need to take the 5mg. Diazepam is the... read more

Please can I have positive stories on Nardil?

Been on every SSRI in 24 yrs. Lexapro worked well for 12 yrs then it pooped out. Then no other seemed to work again. I tried SNRI Pristiq for 6 wks and my heart raced the whole time and increased anxiety. I’m going off for 14 days to get ready to start Nardil. I need something to work. Feel so h... read more

Sertraline Blip - need some reassurance!

Insomnia (50mg for 3 weeks then up to 100mg). Initially had terrible symptoms which eased over two weeks. Week by week I had good and bad days but overall improved mood and sleep was returning. Last week I had the best week so far, really positive with hardly any anxiety. This week started with... read more

Phenelzine and social anxiety?

Has anyone had a successful outcome using phenelzine to treat Social Anxiety, having already tried or been on other antidepressants such as paroxetine? Having researched this medication online over the years, it is often referred to as the gold standard medication for social anxiety. I am... read more

Ashwagandha with Clonazepam/Zonisamide?

So I’m wondering if I can take the supplement Ashwagandha for my anxiety, because before clonazepam I was taking it but now I’m off the supplement due to concerns about side effects(along with my other med Zonisamide). I take clonazepam 1mg as needed maximum twice a day(I’ve never done twice in one ... read more

If you usually take 150 mg of Venlafaxine is it safe/effective to instead take two 75mg pills?

I ran out of my 150mg extended release tablets but I have some old (but not expired) 75mg extended release tablets, would it be safe/effective to just take two of those until I can refill my prescription?

Can buspirone and Prozac be taken together?

Can buspirone and Prozac be taken together? I’ve been on Prozac for about 3 weeks. My anxiety is awful. The Dr won’t give me benzo’s because I’m 69. I’m really needing something for my nerves. My nerves have been bad my whole life and I’ve been on something my whole life. I’ve got Fibromyalgia too a... read more

What medication could I take with Auvelity?

I am considering switching from Cymbalta and Wellbutrin as they no longer are working for my depression/anxiety. I am considering trying Auvelity, however, I am concerned this medication with not help with anxiety. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

When have you noticed hair loss with clonazepam?

I have been taking clonazepam 1mg at bedtime for many years. I am considering asking my doctor about taking it during the day for anxiety, as well as depression. I have tried many antidepressants, but cannot tolerate the side effects. I do not have side effects with the clonazepam, other than... read more