Panic Disorder Questions (Page 22)

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

I can take over 14mg lorazepam in one day & it doesnt do anything for my anxiety.whats wrong w/me?

Celexa and Klonopin?

I was recently diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder. I've been given Celexa and Klonopin. So far I feel a bit better but still have that near fainting feeling and I'm nowhere near ready to go out to a store yet. Will this get better?

Paxil or Paxil CR for OCD?

I was prescribed Paxil CR while in the Psych Ward 4 weeks ago. It has yet to help my anxiety and OCD. I know that regular Paxil is FDA approved for the treatment of OCD, however I noticed that Paxil CR isn't approved for OCD by the FDA. Is there a big difference between Paxil and Paxil CR for OCD... read more

I suffer from panic attacks. Will methylprednisolone increase my attacks?

Will i feel anything like dizziness or increased heart rate from the methylprednisolone? I really don't like taking meds that's why I ask. It's for my sinuses and my ears are hurting from sinus pain.

Anxiety attack - do I need a higher dose of Xanax?

I suffer from anxiety and panic disorder My dr prescribed me Xanax the generic brand 0.25 mg but last night I had a really bad panic attack should I ask the dr to give me a higher dose

If my Psychiatrist RETIRES and has been prescribing me medication that most MD's would be against?

I am sure most MD's or Psychiatrists would not be willing to write my prescription of 3 30mg IR adderall and 5 2mg xanax daily. I have taken both medications for quite sometime and my Psych Dr is retiring. I dont know what to do and I dont know pharmacy laws at all. Should I have her write me for 3... read more

Can sertraline from different manufacturers cause different side effects or even severe reactions?

I have been switched to sertraline from zoloft and have been experiencing SVT, hot flashes, migraines, tremors, high anxiety and severe panic attacks. Can these side effects from the ingredients in the generic zoloft.

I have been on Xanax now for 20 yrs. I need answers to my problem. I cannot sleep naturally.

I depend on the Xanax to get any sleep. Over the years Ive needed them just to live a normal life, like others. I suffer badly from multiple P.T.S.D. The last couple years Ive found that Ive needed to increase the dosage. I have a huge dependency on the medicines, I have terrible withdrawals.... read more

Switching to viibryd and getting off of zoloft for aniexty and depression?

My doctor is tapering me off the Zoloft and putting me on viibryd. I was taking 50mg of Zoloft and now I am taking .25 mg of Zoloft and 10mg of viibryd. The Zoloft was not working for me. I am on day 3 of this taper and I can deal with the the loose stool and upset stomach but what I can't deal... read more

Anxiety - Generic Zoloft helping anxiety but making me jittery, will this get better?

... I started generic Zoloft 12 mg, tomorrow will be 3 weeks. The past week and a half I have been? taking 25 mg. I can tell a big difference in my mood. I am not crying like I used to. My anxiety is better, still not where I want to be. My complaint is my whole body is shaking. I need the medicine... read more

Anxiety - I stopped taking Xanax is there anything I can possibly take to help my withdrawl symptom?

i was taking 2 bars a day and i just stopped cold turkey and not by choice. Im having the worst anxiety ive ever had and dizziness shortness of breath i cant sleep i am having alot of withdrawl symptoms . i am scared i might have a seizure. is there anything i can possibly do too prevent that.

I am prescribed 1mg xanax xr twice a day. Is it ok to take 2 .5 xr instead??? I ran out!?

Ran out of the 1mg xr

Ativan question?

I have been taking Ativan (lorazepam) 0.5mg off and on for about a year, and it allows me to confront situations I used to avoid due to anxiety, actually gives me a little more confidence when facing an inevitably stressful event (ie holidays with certain family members) my question is: When I... read more