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Rapid weight gain while tapering off of Cymbalta (duloxetine). Has anyone else experienced this?
I have been on duloxetine for about a year for depression and anxiety. While it has been somewhat effective in treating those, it wasn't effective enough to justify sticking with it given the side effects I was experiencing--mainly fatigue and headaches. My psychiatrist developed a plan for me to... read more
Lyrica (Pregabalin) withdrawal?
I have been on Lyrica 400 mg. for at least two years. I’ve read some horror stories from trying to withdraw from it. Has anyone successfully stopped this drug, and at how slow a rate did you use to eventually stop it? I sure hope the stories are not all true. I take it off-label for anxiety.
Sertraline side effects? Anxiety/dissociative?
I’m on my 3rd day of raking sertraline for anxiety. My anxiety is so much worse, I’m so tired, no motivation, head feels very fuzzy. I’ve taken a week off work as I can concentrate. Is this normal? And when will I feel better? I don’t want to leave the house or get off the couch.
I’ve been on sertraline 50mg for over 2 weeks now but I still have a pit in my stomach as if I’m
... nervous will that go away?
I have been on Lexapro for 11 days?
I started Lexapro 11 days ago for severe anxiety and panic. So far, no relief. I am still having my anxiety symptoms of numbness, tingling, twitching, weakness, and shaking, in my arms and legs and face. I was really hoping it would help with the physical symptoms by now so I can stop worrying... read more
How long does it take Pristiq to become effective on major depression, anxiety, and motivation?
I have depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I take Xanax for occasional anxiety and Concerta for ADHD. I've been on just about every antidepressant there is for depression. The latest were Cymbalta and Pristiq. Pristiq makes me just kind of Blah. Really don't want to do much. I took Cymbalta a few weeks... read more
Sertraline - Can anyone help? Need some advice?
So about 7 months ago I had a bit of a breakdown, work was very stressful, bought a house... everything just got on top of me completely. I took time off work I was on the sick for 4 months. I couldn’t eat I couldn’t get out of bed I was just so depressed and anxious all of the time, I spoke to my d... read more
Escitalopram side effects?
I have been taking escitalopram for 3 days now for my anxiety. Has any one else experienced mild heart palpitations or tightness in chest when starting this? I have read about side effects and I am starting to feel them now. I have had hot flashes and more anxious feeling. I hope it gets better.
What justifies taking marijuana for anxiety?
Hypothetically speaking... a student is diagnosed with ADHD and takes vyvanse as prescribed. However one of the side effects of the medication makes them anxious and makes it difficult for them to go to sleep. They tried a lower dose of vyvanse but they had trouble focusing on it. Is it dangerous... read more
Was just prescribed gabapentin?
I was just prescribed 100mg, 1 to 2 pills as-needed for anxiety. Although with anxiety I am afraid to try them because of all the side effects and problems that could happen. How do you get past the fear of the side effects and problems?
Four year treatment resistant depression. 44 meds . I have much more anxiety, rumination...
... and depression. Does Abilify help as an add on? I have tried it twice before and they took me off but after so many meds, I don’t remember why. Does it tend to make anxiety and agitation worse? I am on Klonopin and Zoloft but just like all the others, they are doing nothing. Anyone had any luck ... read more
Who takes Klonopin long term for anxiety, depression, OCD- whatever?
And at what milligram and for how long? I only want good stories. I can’t take anymore horror stories. I have already been on it everyday for four years and now the dose is at 2 mg daily. I’m scared and could use some positive stories.
Buspirone - questions for Buspar users?
For those of you on Buspar, I have a couple questions if you don’t mind? 1) What dose are you at now? 2) What dose did you start seeing effects? 3) How long did it take you to start seeing effects / reach full effect? 4) What side effects did you have and how long did they last for? Are there a... read more
Does use of clonazepam help with daily morning anxiety?
I have daily nervousness anxiety, especially in the morning. I feel better if I take a very small amount of clonazepam(.25). I also take a low maintenance dose of Escitalopram(5mg). In the past I’ve had 2 clinical depressions. I work on many levels to control my anxiety... yoga, walks, meditation, h... read more
Clonazepam - Do I really need an SSRI with a benzo?
I am currently on 20 mg Viibryd. I do not have depression but I have suffered with anxiety and I do have GAD. I’m not certain the Viibryd is working but I still have to talk colonzapam .25 2 x a day. Anyone else only on benzo and helps your GAD, anxiety, OCD etc?
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