Panic Disorder Questions (Page 21)

Will my doctor be OK with switching me to Xanax?

I've been on Klonopin (clonazepam, because my pockets aren't that deep) for a little over a year now and only take it as required for my panic attacks. I will take usually 1-2 (1mg) tablets per WEEK, so I'm not taking much. In fact my doctor only prescribes me 8 (1mg) tablets per month. I've just... read more

Is it OK or safe to take 0.5 mg Xanax 4 times a day?

I've been taking Xanax 0.5 mg for 5 months now it seemed to help but there are days I've noticed that I start to anxiety I take it every 8 hrs like it says 3 times a day but there are days were it don't seem to help or be enough in a day so just wondering if it's OK and safe to take it 4 times a... read more

Why won't Drs prescribe klonopin to someone who really needs it and has been on it for over 10 yea?

Someone who really needs it, and has been on it for 10 years! But am also on opioid medication for severe pain! But with the new black box warnings! And even though I have always taken just as prescribed and always from the same Dr! But unfortunately my Dr had to retire because of health problems!... read more

Effexor first day! It seems like this is doing the trick! Anybody else happy with Effexor??

I was on Lexapro 10mg for GAD for over 5 years , it did make me feel better but it never really completely worked, I even tried 20mg with no success, no real side effects. Years ago I was on Paxil , it worked but the weight gains and excessive sweating were terrible. Today I started Effexor lowest... read more

BuSpar - How long did it take your body to adjust to buspirone? I have been super dizzy, shaky...

... and more anxious recently.

Am I supposed to take Adderall, Xanax, and Percocet together?

I have been taking Adderall and Xanax for two years now. I recently had dental work done and I was prescribed Percocets So today I took all three as prescribed and my back hurts between my shoulder blades. Should I be concerned?

Switching from Klonopin to Xanax?

Has anyone been on clonazepam ? I'm on it now but my Dr talked about switching me to Xanax for my panic disorder and severe anxiety. If I switch will i experience any withdrawal effects if I switch? I take 1.5 mg of klonopin a day and I've read switching to Xanax can result in withdrawal. I have... read more

When using Klonopin occasionally for anxiety, how often can you take it without getting addicted?

Is once a week safe?

Buspirone - What is the best fast acting anti-anxiety to be prescribed by my doctor besides Xanax??

My doctor refuses to give me Xanax to treat my sudden anxiety even though I'm taking 3 clonazepam 3x/day. And I asked him for a different fast acting medication but he puts me on buspirone instead which I knew was gonna replace the clonazepam, but I don't like the way it makes me feel. I need a... read more

Is anyone else having a huge problem getting brand Klonopin?

I’ve been a small but effective amount of this medication for the better part of my adult life and I’ve moved to a different state and cannot get anyone to order me the brand Klonopin. Not the big chain stores or the mom and pop stores. The generics just don’t help me. I’m getting very nervous I don... read more

Looking for valium experiances... twice weekly users?

Today im going to the doc and requesting valium while i transition into new antidepressants. i was wondering if anyone who has used valium (or another long half life benzo) twice a week has NOT built up a dependancy (incorperating tolerance). Iv been told that if you take a narcotic pretty much at... read more

How long till the dizziness goes away after taking mirtazapine ? I have been on it for 2 months?

am taking mirtazapine for severe anxiety and panic attacks . It has definately helped but i am always dizzy and wonder when this will ever go away. In the last 2 weeks the doc has upped my dose from 30mg to 45 saying that the dizziness is still being caused by anxiety , i feel like the dizziness... read more

I took Luvox for the first time last night and I got absolutely no sleep ! What do I do ?

My Dr switched me from Ativan to Xanax with no step down process?

My old Dr switched me from ativan to xanax with no step down or anything in between the two and a lower Mg and dosage of the xanax. I am having awful side effects now which are shaking,panic/anxiety attacks,cant sleep,nausea and headaches. I am new to this town and dont have a regular dr or... read more

How long after Levaquin stopping do the side effects last?

After three days of Levaquin I got depressed and kept having "panic attacks" - totally unusual for me. I stopped the pills and thought I felt better two days later but now, on the third day, I am very jumpy again. How long should it be for these feelings to go away if they are caused by the... read more