Panic Disorder Questions (Page 54)

Klonopin during the day and trazodone at bedtime?

My doctor put me on trazodone at bedtime and Klonopin 2 times a day as needed for anxiety. I took a Klonopin this morning at 5.30am and it’s now 9.30pm… Am I okay to take my trazodone to go to sleep or wait and let the Klonopin out of my system. Idk I’m new and paranoid about it.

How long until Remeron / mirtazapine helped with your anxiety?

I have tried so many SSRI's with no luck and horrible side effects. My psychiatrist started me on mirtazapine. 15mg first week and 30mg second week. I am on day 15. I take this at night. First week I was super tired and had extreme dizziness. Then followed with intense headaches. Those have... read more

Low dose Xanax withdrawal?

I have severe GAD & Panic attacks & have been on Alprazolam 0.5 mg once daily since several years. Is it difficult to wean out of this dose safely?

Interactions with vilazodone?

Today I started 10mg. of vilazodone and I also take 450mg. of Lithium twice daily, 100mg. of lamotrigine twice daily, 40 mg of nadolol daily and clonazepam at least once daily. Has anyone else had this combination and has anything bad happened as far as side effects?

Will I ever get better on sertraline?

Hi, I have been on sertraline 50mg for 4 days now for ocd,panick attacks and anxiety. I understand it takes a while to kick in but how do you cope with the side effects? I have every single one. Racing thoughts, panick, anxiety, nausea, hot flushes. I haven’t ate or slept in 4 days maybe getting 1 h... read more

Sertraline - How many weeks does it take to kick in?

I've been on 50mg for a year but my panic disorder took over and I was increased to 100mg 3 weeks ago. Just this past week we went to 125. I have really good moments and then I crash down again. Passive suicidal thoughts really terrify me. Reading the good reviews is so helpful. Did everyone just... read more

Citalopram - Does citalopram work for disturbing thoughts?

In September I had a nervous breakdown doctor put me on escitalopram 20mg 3 months and it still has not worked. So did a direct switch from escitalopram to citalopram 30mg. It's my second day. I have extremely disturbing thoughts which is probably OCD. I have intense fear and anxiety and panic.... read more

Low cortisol levels and clonazepam?

My cortisol levels are low. Borderline low around 5. I don't take any medication for that, but recently due to high frequency of my panic attacks, I was prescribed 0.5mg clonazepam on use when necessary basis. It is for sure effective in breaking the panic attack but could it be affecting my... read more

Switching from Prozac to Zoloft?

I've been taking Prozac 20 mg at night with 200 mg trazodone only to find out you should never use them together. I'm now out of the Prozac & am switching to Zoloft 25 mg starting tonight. Is there a probability of any side effects or issues that I should look for? Thanks in advance.

What chance is there for false positive drug screen from Biktarvy?

I keep testing positive for meth. Why? I'm on Biktarvy. Buspar, and Remeron

What is the difference between SNRI's and SARI's (serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors)?

Currently take trazodone & venlafaxine with ziprasidone. Have Ehlers-Danlos, fibromyalgia, with muscle/joint/nerve pain,osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, bipolar I with mixed episodes, PMDD, and severe complex PTSD. I am trying to work with doctors to take as few medications that will treat all... read more

Does alprazolam ODT work faster than alprazolam?

Does alprazolam ODT begin working faster than regular pill alprazolam?

High blood pressure - why does my bisoprolol lower my heart rate but doesn't control BP well?

But my Xanax brings it right down. It's like my Xanax controls my BP and my bisoprolol just lowers my heart rate?

Is liquid Klonopin available in the US?

Switching to a new benzodiazepine?

I’ve been around the block once or twice although I’m only 24 I’ve been on klonopin for years. I would like to know what my best option would be other than the main 4 benzos.