Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 51)

How to stop taking quetiapine?

Just switched from lexapro to paxil help?

I was on 20 Mgs for close to 8 weeks it didnt work for severe anxiety panic and depression I switched directly to paxil 20 Mgs will I have to wait another four plus weeks to see if this works

Pregabalin - Is lyrica safe for recovering alcoholics to take?

I suffer from GAD and am currently on Cymbalta, but it doesn't seem to be working. My Dr. Put me on Busbar, and it does help but not enough. I am in recovery and do not want to relapse so I get scared of changing meds. I heard this one has addictive features. I have a lot of anxiety and need help,... read more

Been on lexapro 20mg for 4 years, feel it's not working for me anymore. Sadness, hopelessness!?

So in 2009 I had my first baby. I've had GAD since I was 19, was on Effexor XR for a short time before getting pregnant, was off it during my pregnancy and despite being more worried than average, I had a great pregnancy and delivery. However I had horrible, constant panic attack anxiety directly... read more

Pregabalin is making my anxiety worse?

I have tried many different medications for my anxiety and none of them have really helped and some have made me feel worse. I started pregabalin 75mg twice a day a few months ago for generalized anxiety disorder. I felt like it really helped my anxiety at first. But for the last week I have been... read more

Does stemetil help dizziness and anxiety?

I have been feeling extremely lightheaded and dizzy recently and it has been making me extremely anxious and causing panic attacks. But I don't know if it is the dizziness that is causing the anxiety or the anxiety that is causing the dizziness. A few people in my family suffer from vertigo so I... read more

Best medications for severe anxiety?

Bupropion - How is Wellbutrin for ruminative thinking?

I was diagnosed about 3 months ago with ADD and GAD. I started out on 5 mg of Adderall and it has been immediately life-changing: more energy, more ability to focus and stay on task, much less anxious, not as easily distracted, improved short-term memory, and much more emotionally balanced with my... read more

Escitalopram/Lexapro side effects?

I have been taking 10mg of Escitalopram for just over four months now for severe anxiety, ocd and depression. It has worked amazingly and has made me able to actually go out in public again without having severe anxiety and panic attacks. It was pretty rough at the beginning of taking the med. I... read more

Are there legal non prescription alternatives that will work similar to Temazepam (for anxiety)?

I have been using unprescribed (for me) Temazepam (10mg) for anxiety and have found one tablet or at the most two works really well and better than diazepam (had this properly prescribed before at 2mg I think). I use it for travel phobias and find it works quite quickly (in 5/10 mins) when I need... read more

Can Flecainide cause exteme anxiety?

Have been on Flecainide 50 twice a day for about a month (am also taking Bisopranol , Warfarin and Bp med). Have had two attacks of AF and flutter in the last six month as well as having PVC's and 'palpitations' for many years. Was put on Sotalol at first but it made my heatbeat worse, The... read more

I just started Lisinopril 10mg today is red face and fast heart rate normal? I'm Also on Effexor XR?

... 150mg which I started Monday for severe anxiety. I'm a worry wart and want to make sure this is Nothing to worry about

Lexapro - Am I really supposed to feel way worse before I feel better?

I have been battling what I thought was mild anxiety for as long as I can remember. Even in my childhood! Here lately with added professional stress I couldn't get past what's been a constant struggle anymore and spoke to my doctor and a counselor. I had tried other meds like Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa,... read more

I have been on lexapro 10mg for 4 days now, and am wondering when the awful side effects will stop?

I was prescribed lexapro 10 mg for severe anxiety/ depression. Today is my 4th day and I've already had 1 panic attack the second day I was on the medication. I had not had any panic attacks for a while before starting this medicine which is what raised my concern. I take the lexapro in the... read more

How long does it take for Citalopram to work?

I have been experiencing severe anxiety for a few months now so first of all my Dr prescribed Beta Blockers but they didn't work, and then they prescribed Citalopram and Diazepam. They gave me the Diazepam to take whilst the Citalopram takes its time working (but I refuse to take the Diazepam... read more