Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 73)

Tapering down on Lexapro and relapse in symptoms?

I was on 20mg Lexapro for GAD that was so bad, I could not eat or function. I have been on the meds and feeling amazing for about 7 years. I decided on trying to taper down... slowly... and did 10 MG for about 3-4 months, then went down to 5MG. After 2 weeks of being down to 5MG, I had a massive... read more

Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Escitalopram vs. Fluoxetine?

I was taking escitalopram for about 90 days, started with 5mg then worked up to 20mg. My doctor just switched me to 20mg fluoxetine to see if that helped my symptoms more. I have GAD and social anxiety - does anyone have experience with these two medications and which one did you feel worked better... read more

Citalopram been on for first week side effects ?

First week on this really bad anxiety .. felt really good last night today I’m feeling spaced out and blurred vision feel like I’m going crazy ??? What’s everyone thoughts I do believe there working just need to feel better soon! Anyone feel same.

What should I do about my Effexor XR?

Okay so I have been on Effexor XR for about 4 years, I am on the max dose 300mg and it saved my life from panicking and constant anxiety for awhile and now it's not longer helping me. I'm lost and don't know what to do? It's scary and I'm so anxious

Escitalopram - Very scared need advise ASAP?

Is 5 mg lexapro enough for an adult?

My dr gave me Lexapro 5 mg once a day plus Xanax XR .5 mg twice a day. After 5 days with lexapro I felt better than I have in years for 4 days. Then came back to nothing great. I told the dr. She said that happens sometimes and it will get better. She continued me on the 5 mg lexapro still. Does it... read more

How long does it take for clomipramine to work for anxiety?

i am diagnosed with GAD, panic disorder and OCD. i started on a low dose of clomipramine in mid november at 25 mg. currently i am taking 150 mg (for one week so far). my panic attacks are gone, my ocd is mild, but i still struggle with anxiety upon waking and lasting nearly all day. is that typical?

Anyone with severe GAD who can’t tolerate any psych meds?

I’ve had severe GAD and depression for years. My depression is decently controlled, but my GAD is getting worse and out of control. My heart rate is now staying elevated. I’m super sensitive to meds and their side effects and over the years have tried several. So far the only medicine I have ever be... read more

Is hydroxyzine safe to take??

I have severe GAD and depression and take Wellbutrin XL. I was given metoprolol succinate ER to help calm my system down and lower heart rate and BP. I have lorazepam for bad anxiety/panic attacks only, and was recently given hydroxyzine 25 mg, 1-2 tablets, to take as needed to hopefully cut down... read more

How long does Lexapro take to fully kick in?

I’m going into week 6 on Tuesday of taking 20mg Lexapro which I just started last Monday on the highest dose. I have anxiety and panic disorder. How long does it take to fully kick in so the anxiety goes away?

13 days on escitalopram / Lexapro.

I have been on escitalopram for 13 days. I lost my job and was struggling with anxiety and home schooling. For the first five days or so my mood lifted dramatically but after about day 6 or 7 I started to get severe insomnia, I’m literally awake all night and very very bad headaches, the type where ... read more

Xanax - What am I to do about my anxiety?

At 70, and after 12 years of disability and a spine that cannot be fixed and being told I'd have to learn to live with it, my doctor says he can no longer prescribe an opioid (Norco) with a benzodiazapine (Xanax) because the government said so. I have tried multiple other drugs for my anxiety and... read more

Has anyone compared their reaction to Buspar and hydroxyzine for moderate anxiety?

Have tried both and stopped. Had uncomfortable dry mouth after 2 weeks on buspirone so I stopped taking it. Does the dry mouth go away the longer you take it?

Taking mirtazapine at night for sleep?

I’ve started with mirtazapine due to GAD and weight loss and am up to 15mg at night. I sleep through the night well. I still feel the anxiety issues during the day. I take clonazepam for it, trying to take as little as possible... total of .5mg/day. Only negative side effect is voice irritation if t... read more

How much of a chance for getting serotonin syndrome is there by taking escitalopram and trazodone t?

My doctor prescribed me escitalopram and trazodone for anxiety, depression and bad insomnia, but I am scared to take the trazodone due to online warnings against it?