Panic Disorder Questions (Page 55)

Making Sense of PMS

If one dr prescribe me 1mg Xanax on Wednesday then another dr prescribes me 2 mg Xanax on Thursday,

will they fill my Thursday script?

Benzodiazepines, Klonopin?

I’m taking 3 0.5mg pills a day. How do you ask your doctor to increase the dose? My preference is taking 3, 1 mg daily or at best 1mg in the morning and 0.5mg two more times a day. I have the worst panic attacks in the mornings. They literally wake me up between 4AM - 6AM. I believe the doctor s... read more

Is Xanax OK to take 4 hours after a Klonopin?

I'm prescribed Klonopin and ran out early, I got some Xanax and want to know If it would hurt me by doing that. I'm having bad anxiety right now. My Klonopins are 1mg and the Xanax is 0.5mg/

Thinking about Zoloft for the 2nd time?

I took Zoloft from 2019-2021 and weaned off early 2021 and was OK until now. Drug worked well for me but it was a rough ride to get to the right dosage which was 150 having started all the way at 25. Was hoping it might be easier to get back on now maybe start at 50 and work way up quicker?... read more

Interactions 1.5 mg alprazolam mixed with 5 mg prednisone?

Alpprazolam is for MTB Prednisone given with Zytiga for cancer. would this small amount of prednisone be expected to cause any problems?

I can’t swallow my Effexor xr 150mg?

Can I open the capsule and sprinkle on applesauce? I cannot swallow the capsule, I’ve been trying for ten mins. It is 150mg xr

How to tolerate Prozac side effects?

I started on Prozac 20 days ago on 5 mg and went up to 10 then 15 then 20 mg in approx 10 days. I had panic, agitation, sleeplessness and a feeling of being very drugged and high. On the lower doses in the beginning where I was vomiting and nausea. I then started to decrease the dose back to 15,... read more

8 weeks Sertraline - experience?

Hi, 9 weeks ago I had sudden anxiety that led to depression when I had a doubt about my 9 year relationship. This got progressively worse to the point I was having dark thoughts, panick attacks and intrusive thoughts. Prior to this in a happy relationship and no significant worries. I started... read more

Anxiety blood pressure spikes?

Does anyone have BP spikes when you have panic attacks or anxiety attacks How do you get it to come down I do deep breathing but sometimes it helps and sometimes not Any recommendations

Possibly switching ssri for anxiety and panic?

I would like to hear feedback from anyone taking Celexa and Lexapro What side effects did you have to start Was it effective for anxiety and panic Trying to decide what I may try next Been on Sertraline 3 months Not much different

Who takes Ativan everyday, multiple times?

Just wondering how many people here take Ativan everyday, and not just when needed. For almost past year I have been taken multiple doses daily. 2 mgs per dose, between 2-3 doses a day, so between 4-6 mgs per day, everyday. Going thru horrible breakup and my life has fallen apart. I have always... read more

Anxiety and depression. Please help?

So I have been taking Prozac for 2 weeks 4 days alongside of taking Ativan .5 mg to deal with any side effects from the Prozac. First week 10mg second 20mg now. My anxiety causes me to be very depressed and for the past 2 months it’s been out of control I don’t feel like myself and just want it to s... read more

Citalopram to mirtazapine to escitalopram?

I was on citalopram from 2017 - April 2024 for GAD. I had to up it in 2020 briefly but was mostly on 20mgs. In April 2024, I had the worst flare up of severe anxiety/panic i have ever known and my doctor basically said she thinks citalopram just isn’t working for me anymore and did a direct s... read more

Can you take fluoxetine with sparkling water?

This might be a dumb question but I take fluoxetine obviously for anxiety and this question popped up in my head?