Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questions (Page 90)

Citalopram - How long does it take for sleep issues to resolve when taking citalopram?

Have been taking citalopram for 6 days for anxiety. How long does it take before the insomnia of taking this drug stops and you can get back a normal sleep pattern.

Can nortriptyline cause IBS-D to be worse until your body adjusts?

I have horrible IBS-D and anxiety. I started nortriptyline 3 days ago and I have had some side effects such as: headache, nausea, numbness, chills, and the main one being worse diarrhea. Will the diarrhea improve as my body adjusts or is this a side effect that I should stop taking it? I called the... read more

Metoprolol tartrate for heart palpitations due to anxiety?

Can I stop taking metoprolol cold turkey after 3 days or should i taper off? I have been taking one 12.5mg tablet in the evening.

How long did it take Lexapro to work for you?

I have been on Lexapro 5mg for exactly 16 days, my panic attacks stopped around day 3 but I'm still having anxiety on and off throughout the day and a lot of dizziness not sure if the dizziness is due to fluid I currently have in my ears or if it's from the Lexapro, so I figured I'd note it. I've... read more

Generalised anxiety ~ Multiple meds.

I’m from England, and had a few questions which I can discuss with my doctor soon but with them being very busy due to the aftermath of COVID I thought I’d delve online for some tips. I’ve tried many different medications over the years and finally found Effexor XR (or venlafaxine) as it’s known i... read more

I've been in Cymbalta for 3 weeks and felt fine until lately. I have horrible anxiety?

Changing from 10 to 20mg of Lexapro?

Has anyone ever gone from 10 - 20mg of lexapro? I was doing fine for about 3 years(have a stressful job) and then bam one day anxiety came back with a vengeance. Every single morning!! Wondering of anyone had dealt with this?

Sleeping issue from paroxetine.

I have been taking paroxetine for one week for my mild depression and anxiety disorder. Now I am feeling very good, but I am unable to sleep at whole night, so can I stop the drug or what can I do for restoring my sleep?

Need advice on propranolol?

My doctor has prescribed me 40mgs of propranolol for my anxiety, I am so scared about taking any new medication. My anxiety currently is so bad I can't drive my bus. Every time I get in the seat I can't breath I'm sweating I feel like I'm going to faint, I go dizzy light headed and my heart beats... read more

Lexapro - How long should I wait for a result to click in?

Have been on Lexapro for 6 weeks now Started 5 mg after a week up to 10 Week after 20mg ,my anxiety and panic attacks are pretty bad and I have been taking also Ativan 21/2 mg , I still do not feel any change Very disappointed in myself , had high hope for this medication Any advice ? Should I... read more

Do you get anxiety if you take Latuda during the day?

Has anyone experienced extreme anxiety if they take Latuda during the day? I made the mistake of taking it a few times after lunch at work, and within an hour, each time, I had crippling anxiety. I now take it at night before bed, so I sleep through the side effects, but hate eating 350 calories... read more

Does Zoloft increase dosage cause side effects?

I have been on Zoloft 25mg for 5 weeks for anxiety. I was still having anxiety and decided to go up slowly to 50mg. I've only been taking half (37.5) at a time for about 4 day's. I've been feeling more anxious in the first half of the day. Do I keep going forward and take the full 50mg? Is it... read more

OCD and GAD, How long will it take to work?

I started on 75mg for 2 weeks and felt slightly better at times but not all the time, then was upped to 150mg but went back to 75mg after a week as I felt more anxious/ low, but this didn’t help me as my anxiety was still bad on and off, I’m now back on 150mg after 4 weeks, my anxiety/ mood varies f... read more

Starting treatment mirtazapine?

I am starting treatment for anxiety. I work in a call centre. Looking at the potential side effects of mirtazapine I wonder if I should start on Friday evening as I don't work weekends. Also need to get my anxiety under control as some days I can't get into work anyway. Not sure what to do!

Vortioxetine dose for anxiety?

Hi, I've been taking 10mg vortioxetine for around 3 weeks. I'm wondering if anyone has seen much improvement in anxiety symptoms from 10mg, I have GAD and social anxiety.