Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 55)

Any success with increasing Lexapro dose?

I have been on Lexapro 10 mg off 8.5 years with great results, combined with CBT. Last fall I felt an increase in anxiety and panic. My doctor advised to go to 15 mg, it that caused nighttime panic attacks so I have been taking 12.5 mg for about 6 weeks. It isn’t really helping. I am considering g... read more

Took Lexapro for 2 days HELP?

I have had mild anxiety for about 10 years that I was able to handle without medication. about five years ago it got worse so I went to a doctor and was put on Prozac 10 mg. I took that for a few months and didn’t notice much results so stopped taking it. Recently my anxiety has increased a lot so I... read more

Scared to start Abilify!

I've had anxiety for years but nothing too out of control. Lately it has been way worse to where I barely leave the house which has caused some depression and was diagnosed with GAD and MDD. Doctor thinks I have mild bipolar tendencies as well. Took Lexapro for 2 days and had a mental breakdown.... read more

Bad side effects of Lexapro?

I was prescribed Lexapro for major depressive disorder and anxiety. Dr wanted me to start at 5 mg and work up to 10 in a week or so. I took my first dose last night, and I feel awful. My head is heavy, heart is racing, I feel like I can't breathe, I'm shaky. I honestly feel like I'm having the... read more

Does nausea eventually go away when taking Trintellix?

Been on Trintellix 5mg for 4 days. Just stopped taking Cymbalta due to sexual difficulties. Mild nausea and headache. Want to know if these side effects will go away with time?

How can I convince my dr to up my dosage of Lexapro 20mg, or change from Lexapro to soemthing else?

I've been on these medications for about 8 weeks, I'm finding that the 20mg isn't helping with my anxiety or depression and have asked numerous times for an increase by my dr dismisses my claims and says 20mg is enough and that psycho therapy will be more beneficial for me then increasing the dose.... read more

Lexapro - Is 30mg safe for anxiety? My family doc just told me to go from 20 to 30 but 2 pharmacists

... said 20mg is the max. I have been taking it since Jan 2018, and have trouble sleeping, and feel anxious everyday and have shakes most mornings. I told my doc and he says increase it. I think I need a diff med. Any suggestions for anxiety meds that do not have tinnitus as a side effect as I have... read more

Do initial Zoloft/sertraline symptoms get worse before the getting better?

I’ve recently been diagnosed with PTSD and the depression/generalized anxiety that accompanies it. I’ve been on Zoloft for about a week and I’m experiencing mild side effects already. I had some nausea, some difficulty concentrating and feeling both antsy (difficult sitting still, slight tremors) an... read more

What is a good weight neutral antidepressant for anxiety?

Extreme lethargy with Zoloft?

This is my 4th week on zoloft for depression and anxiety. I started with 25mg and am now at my prescribed dose of 100mg daily. I take it at night after my dinner. I am terribly lethargic all day, I feel like I'm in a fog and it's making it impossible to do practically anything productive. I sleep... read more

Is it okay to start taking 5mg of Lexapro after taking 10mg of it for 2 days?

I’ve been suffering from anxiety and depression lately, so my doctor prescribed me 10mg of lexapro a few days ago. After just two days of taking it, I actually started feeling better! (Less anxiety, less self-defeating thoughts, more calm overall, etc.) The problem is that even before taking L... read more

Changing from Ativan to Klonopin?

Currently on 3 mg Ativan while getting on 10 mg Celexa. Not handling the anxiety. My doctor is thinking of changing me to Klonopin. Will it work better and can I just switch straight over? What would be the dose equivalent? I am very sensitive to meds, and very concerned about withdrawals on... read more

My wife takes Wellbutrin and Vyvanse and now has been prescribed Lexapro. Is this OK?

She is 46. Our first child just left for college and then marriage problems started. She works overnight in a high stress environment surrounded by men. Worried about her mental state, very mean and easily agitated. Lack of interest in anything.

Lexapro to Pristiq for anxiety?

Has anyone switched from generic Lexapro (escitalopram) to generic Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) with success? Was on Lexapro 20mg for about 5 years and then it stopped working for my anxiety and panic disorder. Was having bad panic attacks. Doctor put me on generic Pristiq. Started with 25 mg for 2... read more

Anxiety - should I start off taking 5 mg of escitalopram?

First time taking an anti anxiety med and was wondering if I should cut the pill in half and start slow. Or just take the 10mg that was prescribed starting out? What do you guys suggest?