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For sleepless vets prescribed Seroquel, the nightmare was just beginning - New York Daily News

including a potent anti-pyschotic called Seroquel ... Oligschlaeger was taking six types of medication, including Seroquel, to deal with anxiety and nightmares that followed two tours of duty in Iraq. The military ...

Drug prescribed for PTSD raises concerns - Boston Globe

Several soldiers and veterans have died while on the medication, raising concerns among some military ... He was also taking an antidepressant and an anti-anxiety pill, as well as a painkiller for which he did not ...

Safety of psychiatric drug Seroquel, widely prescribed to troops and vets, at issue - Dallas Morning News

... anti-psychotic called Seroquel. Thousands of troops with PTSD have received the same medication over the last nine years ... the 23-year-old Marine corporal was prescribed more than 1,600 milligrams per day ...

Families of those who overdosed have questions for doctor who prescribed - Los Angeles Times

... prescribed an array of painkillers, muscle relaxants and anti-anxiety medications, according ... Tseng graduated from Michigan State University 's College of Human Medicine with an osteopathic degree in 1996.

Traumatized by war, sleepless soldiers are being prescribed a drug blamed for ... - Tuscaloosa News

trouble sleeping are increasingly being prescribed a powerful ... including a potent anti-pyschotic called Seroquel. Thousands of soldiers suffering from PTSD have received the same medication over the last nine years,

Medicine Users and Medicine Millionaires: Wanna Make a Lot of Money? - Salem-News.Com

Another list of the 200 most prescribed indicates that 91 of the group are either psychotropics, including anti-depressants, or strong pain killers. The number one anti-anxiety drug is Alprozolam and the number one ...

Passionflower for Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder - HealthCentral.com

... anti-anxiety medications, MAOIs and anti-coagulants. When taken in recommended doses, this medication may be safe ... taking it before having any additional medications prescribed.

High concern over anti-psychotic drug - Abilene Reporter-News

including a potent anti-psychotic called Seroquel ... Oligschlaeger was taking six types of medication, including Seroquel, to deal with anxiety and nightmares that followed two tours of duty in Iraq. The military ...

Member Medication Review: Give Your Feedback on Antidepressants and Supplements - HealthCentral.com

... Medication Review for many months now where we focus upon an antidepressant, anti-anxiety medication or a supplement ... your doctor especially if it is the doctor who has prescribed the medication in the first ...

Yoga Better than Walking for Boosting Anxiety and Lowering Depression - eMaxHealth.com

... anti-anxiety and depression medications prescribed by physicians. Exercise ... associate professor of psychiatry and neurology at Boston University School of Medicine. The group practicing Yoga consistently ...

Voting Question: Massive detox, how do i get back to normal?

So, my story is that my wisdom teeth are coming in, and because i've had to take Vicodin too many times in the past, i asked for a more subtle pain killer as to not become addicted. The doctor prescribed Tramidol which if you dont know, is a synthetic opiate. After about two weeks of taking it, my doctor called, told me she cross referanced my chart and said that the dentist should not have given me these due to the fact that i take anti-anxiety medicine and to stop taking them immediately. I did and i went through the worst detox of my life with hallucinations, vomiting, crying for no reason, and diarrhea. My question is this, since then, i feel a lot better, but my emotions are still out of whack. Things will randomly tug my heart strings and i often feel lonely. I didnt have this problem before and i hate the vulnerable state its putting me in. Its really messing with me, im having thoughts ive never had before and for some reason, they're making me sad. Anyone have an answer for this? more

Voting Question: Anti-Anxiety/Anti-Depressants .?

So ..... I Have Anxiety And Depression . I Was Wondering If There Where Any Medicines My Doctor Would Prescribe To Me For Either Of Those That Have The Side Effect Of Weight Loss . Please Don't Tell Me That What I'm Doing Is Wrong, I Would Just Like To Have A List Of Anti Depressants Or Anti Anxiety Medicines That Also Cause Weight Loss . Thankyou In Advance . more

Voting Question: How can I handle panic attacks?

Disclaimer: I put this in the religion and spirituality category because it gets responses, and I'm sure there are people within this category who deal with panic attacks as well. I'm 18 years old and becoming a sophomore in college, and I've had panic attacks since I was 15. The first time I received a panic attack was when I smoked pot and felt my heart race. This increased heart rate freaked me out so much that I felt like I was having a heart attack. After that my panic attacks have come and gone, but lately they have become very frequent. I get panic attacks about every other day. When I get a panic attack my arms get numb, my palms get sweaty, heart rate increases, and I begin to focus on my breathing way to much. I've went to the doctor and she prescribed me to anti-anxiety medicine, but I don't want to take it. I don't want any drugs in my body that change me. It's so weird, I don't have a paranoid/over-thinking type of personality, yet these panic attacks are making my life quite difficult. Can anyone here relate, and if you can, do you have any tips or advice that would help?I know it might seem stupid to not take the medication. It's just that for some reason I don't want any drug/chemical to change my personality. So please, don't think it's so straightforward. more

Resolved Question: Can my doctor prescribe medicine over the phone?

I've dealt with continuous anxiety, but lately it has gotten awful. I can't eat due to nerves. If I do force myself to eat, it all comes back up. School is starting tommorow and I'm panicking. I can make it through the first day, but I'm really really anxious. I don't think I'll be able to handle a full day of school. If I call my doctor tonight, can she prescribe me anti anxiety medication so I can eat at least until I can make an appointment to see her? more

Resolved Question: i can't concentrate during school?

I think I’m add… I have a lot of trouble concentrating during class and following directions. I make every simple task complicated. I’ll go to a quiet place to study, and I always end up getting distracted and my thoughts wander. Academics and my education are the most important thing in my life right now. I go to class and try soooo hard to pay attention, but it’s like I’ll be listening to the professor one minute and then my head will be in la-la land thinking about things totally irrelevant, and then I’ve missed part of the lecture and I’m lost the rest of the class. I also have trouble taking notes, theyre always disorganized no matter how hard I try. in high school i never had to try, but now that i'm in college i'm taking my education seriously. I brought this to my dr hoping she’d take it seriously. She was like “there’s no way your add, that’s something you detect when you’re a child.” And she basically blew me off as some college kid who only wanted it to cram for finals or something… I talked to my dad and he said he saw signs of add when I was younger because I could never sit still. Ugh. I’m really a “Good” kid – I wouldn’t sell or abuse this medicine. I just need help concentrating! Is there any non-controlled substances that could help? She keeps prescribing me anti-anxiety and anti-depression medicines and they’re not helping with my concentration. also, i've considered going to another dr... but i feel like if i saw a new dr and asked for med to help me concentrate in school, they might get the wrong idea & respond the same way my PCP did. what should i do?yeah, i have friends that i vent to, but no one has offered a real solution. and...studying is useless? i don't consider myself a perfectionist because i am sooo far from perfect, i know it's impossible. but a high GPA and getting accepted to grad school isn't unrealistic... i know sometimes if you try to study for 3 hours straight, your brain just sort of shuts off and you don't learn anything. but if i sit down and try to dedicate just 1 hour to studying, i usually learn the equivalent of what my peers would grasp studying for less than 10 minutes. i don't understand why i act this way. more

Resolved Question: Should I stop taking Wellbutrin?

Ive been on Wellbutrin for only about two weeks now. I was switched to yet another anti depressant because they all either do nothing at all or I have really bad side effects. I know its bad to just stop taking these kinds of meds but I believe this medicine is making me even worse than I was when I first started receiving treatment for anxiety. I cry all the time and I am extremely depressed. The Dr that prescribed this to me has no care to see me until my appt in almost two weeks and i just cant go that long like this. If I stop taking it will this go away? Anybody been thru this before? more

Resolved Question: Do anti depressants actually work?

I've been depressed since I was 13...so for 3 years now. I go on and off cutting and it's more a long term depression and anxiety that I suffer from. I'm in therapy and I've tried many alternates to meds but nothing seems to work well. Each time I see my doc she suggest I try it. I've tried relaxation, cognitive therapy, prescribed herbal medicine (from my doc), exercise, writing, reading, drawing...LOTS OF STUFF - I just want it to go awayyyy. Is it worth trying anti depressants? Do they work?@obtuse - i'm 16 now...and it's pretty bad, my doc is hesitant i think but keeps bringing it up more

Resolved Question: Social Anxiety Disorder and my dog...?

I've had social anxiety for nearly 3 years now. I have horrifying panic attacks every spring... Why spring? March- my grandmother died April-My grandfather died on my birthday May- My daddy died It's a horrible set of months. So anyway, I've had panic attacks, and the anti-depressants doctors prescribe just make me extremely suicidal. So, behind my parent's backs... I got a dog. My mom loved the idea My step dad HATES this dog. But she helps me with my panic disorder Whenever I start panicking, she seems to sense it, and always calms me down. I have since moved out of my parents house and the dog came with me. However, I lost my job, got pregnant, the father left us, and I'm losing my house THE ONLY THING keeping my calm is MY DOG. I have to move back in with my mom. She loves me and my dog. Can I get a doctors note or something to get my step dad to back off? I can't even go visit my mom when he's awake cuz he threatens to take my dog to the pound And if I have the note and the dog ends up "missing" in his "supervision" can I do anything about it? It's kinda like him taking medicine that's keeping me alive and flushing them down the toilet, ya know? more

Resolved Question: Xanax for helping with chronic insomnia? Yes or no?

Before you give an answer, please take the time to read of my current situation: For the past three months now I have been suffering from really bad insomnia. The first month was the worst, I only got 0-3 hours of sleep a night, usually waking up every hour or so. I was put on ambien, but it didn't really work too well. The second month I got a bit better. I was put on amitriptyline, an antidepressant that is also prescribed for insomnia, and I was sleeping 4 to 7 hours a night. I would wake up every three or four hours, but if I was lucky I would get 6 or 7 hours total, even though it was broken up. Still, this was a major improvement and I was happy. The thing is the amitriptyline kinda stopped working. I don't feel drowsy after taking it anymore. So now my sleep is back to crap again. The thing is I know why I can't sleep, it's because I'm too anxious at night, and it causes me to think too much about random things and I have a hard time relaxing, which in turn gives me poor sleep. I try to relax, but I can't shut my mind off. I was talking to someone I know and they said that I should try xanax. I described the symptoms of my night time anxieties to her and she told me that xanax would work in fighting my problem. Now, Ive tried xanax before and it didn't really help to do anything at all. I took it and I just felt normal, didn't feel any difference. Still, i took the suggestion and tried it out. I took a 0.5 mg pill before bed a few days back, laid down, was wide awake one second, and the next thing I know it was already morning time. I didn't even feel myself drifting off into sleep, I was wide awake one second and the next it was already morning. I looked at the clock and I had slept for six hours straight. I thought that this was too good to be true. So, the next night i took a 0.5 mg pill again to help me sleep. I was really anxious as usual during bedtime, but after taking the xanax I felt really calm and relaxed. This time I actually felt myself drifting to sleep. It turns out that I slept 9 to 10 hours that night! Unbelievable. And it actually felt like good sleep too, not all light and broken, and it was dream filled too. Best sleep ive had in months. I only woke up once or twice really briefly where I'd fall back asleep right away or to use the restroom, but that was it. So far this has been the medicine that has worked the best for me. The thing is, I've read some online opinions on xanax and it is mixed. There are people who say that it is ok to use for sleep, but there are others who say that it isnt ok to use for sleep. There are those who say that if used properly xanax is one of the safest drugs out there with very low addiction chances, but then there are those who say that no matter what it is easy to get addicted to xanax. Should I keep using xanax for a bit to sleep, or should I stop and seek other methods? My insomnia problem seems to be caused by night time anxiety, and xanax is an anti anxiety medication after all. So it seems to me that it is the perfect medication for my situation, still, I'm not too sure yet... more

Resolved Question: DOCTORS! I have a big problem with depression and ADD, will I be prescribed an anti-depressant or an upper?

I know they are 2 totally different things, but I am wondering will an upper like adderal make my depression go away while I am taking it? I can't sit still in class for more than an hour, and its been like that forever, I am not a "hyper-active'' kid that you might think, I just HATE being in one place for a long period of time. So now I have a new job where I have to and I think I will go insane if I have to work more than a 4-5hr shift. I have been truly depressed for the last 2 years, and I have social anxiety AND anger issues like a motherfcker. I just want help, what kind of medicine will they give me?! more

Resolved Question: Xanax for chronic insomnia? Yes or no?

Before you give an answer, please take the time to read of my current situation: For the past three months now I have been suffering from really bad insomnia. The first month was the worst, I only got 0-3 hours of sleep a night, usually waking up every hour or so. I was put on ambien, but it didn't really work too well. The second month I got a bit better. I was put on amitriptyline, an antidepressant that is also prescribed for insomnia, and I was sleeping 4 to 7 hours a night. I would wake up every three or four hours, but if I was lucky I would get 6 or 7 hours total, even though it was broken up. Still, this was a major improvement and I was happy. The thing is the amitriptyline kinda stopped working. I don't feel drowsy after taking it anymore. So now my sleep is back to crap again. The thing is I know why I can't sleep, it's because I'm too anxious at night, and it causes me to think too much about random things and I have a hard time relaxing, which in turn gives me poor sleep. I try to relax, but I can't shut my mind off. I was talking to someone I know and they said that I should try xanax. I described the symptoms of my night time anxieties to her and she told me that xanax would work in fighting my problem. Now, Ive tried xanax before and it didn't really help to do anything at all. I took it and I just felt normal, didn't feel any difference. Still, i took the suggestion and tried it out. I took a 0.5 mg pill before bed a few days back, laid down, was wide awake one second, and the next thing I know it was already morning time. I didn't even feel myself drifting off into sleep, I was wide awake one second and the next it was already morning. I looked at the clock and I had slept for six hours straight. I thought that this was too good to be true. So, the next night i took a 0.5 mg pill again to help me sleep. I was really anxious as usual during bedtime, but after taking the xanax I felt really calm and relaxed. This time I actually felt myself drifting to sleep. It turns out that I slept 9 to 10 hours that night! Unbelievable. And it actually felt like good sleep too, not all light and broken, and it was dream filled too. Best sleep ive had in months. I only woke up once or twice really briefly where I'd fall back asleep right away or to use the restroom, but that was it. So far this has been the medicine that has worked the best for me. The thing is, I've read some online opinions on xanax and it is mixed. There are people who say that it is ok to use for sleep, but there are others who say that it isnt ok to use for sleep. There are those who say that if used properly xanax is one of the safest drugs out there with very low addiction chances, but then there are those who say that no matter what it is easy to get addicted to xanax. Should I keep using xanax for a bit to sleep, or should I stop and seek other methods? I was just gonna use xanax for maybe a month or so to help me learn how to calm down and relax and to teach me how to sleep properly again. My insomnia problem seems to be caused by night time anxiety, and xanax is an anti anxiety medication. So it seems to me that it is the perfect medication for my situation, still, I'm not too sure yet... more

Voting Question: Stress/Anxiety and prenatal visit?

What does the doctor usually prescribe at prenatals for stress/anxiety? Therapy, anti-depressants, or anti-anxiety medicine? I know I need something...and I know doc will know best, i'm just wondering what it'll be?its my last visit btw my 6 week chek up to make sure everything is normal more

Resolved Question: Am I At Risk of a Heart Attack?

Okay so let me just tell you the full story. 6 ago months I tried a whole joint of weed to myself (I'd had it before but always shared) anyways I just wanted to get high and after i'd smoked the whole thing I had a really bad panic attack. I had to go hospital, the doctor told me that nothing was wrong. I tried it again another time thinking the panic attack was a one of and the same thing happened, and a further 2 more times (I've learnt my lesson now!) Since about February I've been going through anxiety. Cigarettes make me anxious after having them and this particular night I was already nervous about something and thought having a cigarette would calm be down, I had a panic attack after, which lasted about 5 minutes but I managed to calm myself down. Since then I started having chest pains immediatley. A week later I went to the doctors coz they were getting worse and I had an ECG done and everything was fine. I wasn't given any prescribed medicine but my mum decided to give me anti biotics instead. The pain seemed to stop but started again about a week later. At this time is was on both sides my left and right but never the center. When it was on the left where the heart is, it stopped me doing whatever I was doing and I had to kneel on the floor to try and calm the pain. It only ever lasted about 10 seconds and happened a couple of times but since then I haven't had it. I never told anyone about this coz I didn't want to worry them. I've been having the pain on the right, i still do now but only mild pain. Soon after (around March) I went to my GP (doctor) and I told her about the chest pain but not the anxiety, and I also lied and said I didn't smoke. (I only had about 1 every two days back then so didn't seem like it mattered). She prescribed my Diclofenacs 50mg Gastro whatever but they seemed to actually bring the chest pain back so I stopped taking them. At this point I was going through anxiety. I couldn't sleep most nights because I thought I wasn't going to die in my sleep, if it seemed as if my heart was beating out of place i'd stop everything and check it etc. So i decided to go back to the GP and tell her that the chest pains (but no the anxiety) where still there and she gave me a blood test. It came negative so nothing was wrong. Since then the chest pains have stopped but I get mild pains here & there. Rarely on the left where the heart is but more often on the right, but never the center. But recently (in the last week) i've been getting a mild pain in the upper left arm area. I'm still going through anxiety but have no one to talk to about it and I think i'm going to have a heart attack because chest pain and pain in arms are symptoms. I also get shortness of breath after smoking a cigarette, and have fear my airpipe is going to close after smoking. I smoked about 2/3 cigarettes a day, but not everyday. I don't wanna keep going for check ups at the GP, but what should i really do? Thanks more

Resolved Question: anti-anxiety medication, is it for me?

Ive been getting more frequent migranes, and the migrane medicine i was prescribed gave me an allergic reaction. My doctor looked more closely at my history and thought it could be possible i was getting them more frequently because of my birth control and tried me on a progestin only pill. I have since had 2 more migranes, each lasting quite some time. Im pretty convinced its not the estrogen i had been getting. I also went to the dermatologist for some mild acne i have. she noticed that i of course pick at my face, which makes my acne much worse. i told her its a nervous habit and i often do it without even thinking. she gave me something to try and put an idea in the back of my head, possilby trying a low dose anti anxiety medicine to help with my situation. The more Ive thought about all of this, it seems to be the missing piece. I work an extremely difficult job as an oncology nurse aide. its very hard for me to seperate myself from my patients and it affects me. my job also entails me "bagging up" the bodies when theyve passed away. This is difficult to say the least. I come home some days so emotionally drained and have trouble sleeping even though I work 13 hr shifts. Could an anti-anxiety medication be the missing link? Im in school full time, so this job is not forever. None of what Im doing is forever, so Im hoping this would be a short-term medication. Does anyone have any experience with these medications? im so sorry this is long more

Resolved Question: How to overcome severe depression?

This is not a cry for help- more like a stab in the dark. I'll try my best not to whine, but I need good advice very badly. I am 17 and have very severe depression. I am not suicidal and I don't want to die but sometimes I feel like being in a coma. I hate everyone and everything no matter what. I have no future and no friends. I have not cried in over three years because I am so numb from all the apathy and misanthropy. I have been through therapy- it did nothing. I felt no better talking to someone. So, now, my only hope lies in being prescribed anti anxiety medicine from a psychiatrist because I have horrible anxiety and paranoia. My question is, is this a good idea? Will anti anxiety meds help me? Will they make me better? If anyone has ever taken them, can you tell me how they make you feel? more

Resolved Question: How to overcome depression?

I am 17 and I have very severe depression. I have seen a therapist and it was of no help at all. I was very open and honest, but I didn't feel the least bit better after having let it out. I also have horrible anxiety that has induced insomnia and frequent headaches. My only hope in getting help is that I will be prescribed anti anxiety medicine to cope with my anxiety. I've posted on this site before with the same question after having tried everything BUT therapy, but now I feel as though I have tried everything and I can never regain that enthusiasm I once had as a child. I am so numb and withdrawn all the time, the only joy I ever feel is when I bask in the memories of preadolescent bliss. I don't want to continue to feel disappointed in the same people whom I loved and admired once as a child. I hate everyone and I didn't used to be like this. I don't understand how a warm, loving person can become so bitter and misanthropic in the matter of a few years. I have no idea how to help myself now, and my only hope is in the chance I'll be prescribed Konoplin or Zoloft or something for my anxiety. I don't know what to do with myself. more

Voting Question: Upper GI/Chest Pain/Pressure - What's the cause?

For the last 18 months I have had the following symptoms near constantly day and night: - Severe to moderate pressure-type pain in the middle of my chest from my throat to my upper stomach - Pain and sensitivity to pressure (like when I press on it, lean forward, or when I eat) in my upper stomach - Nausea In September 2008 I tested positive via Hida Scan (34.9%) for low gallbladder function. Later that month, my gallbladder was removed, but my symptoms have remained. In February 2009 I underwent an Endoscopic Ultrasound, which revealed that I was born with a Pancreatic Divisem. Doctors ruled out that this was the cause of the symptoms due to the fact that my amylase and lipase levels are normal. Since my symptoms started in May of 2008 I have been to the ER almost 10 times and have had multiple blood draws for (among others) amylase/lipase, sprue panel, thyroid levels as well as CBC rate and hepatitis and a H. Pylori stool sample. I have also had the following tests all which turned up negative: 07-08-08 Gallbladder Ultrasound 07-23-08 Endoscopy 07-28-08 EKG Stress Test/Pulmonary SVC 09-12-08 Barium Swallow 09-17-08 Hida Scan 09-26-08 Gallbladder Surgery 01-09-09 Chest MRI 01-19-09 EGD with MRCP 02-02-09 EGD with Ultrasound 02-06-09 Barium Meal 02-12-09 Small Bowel Follow-Through 02-17-09 EGD with Bravo Placement 06-15-09 Colonoscopy 03-16-10 EGD with Sprue Biopsy On May 19th 2008 my wife and I took a day trip to Tijuana, Mexico while on vacation in San Diego, CA. Before crossing back over to the US, I stopped ate at taco stand close to the boarder eating two chicken tacos and two pork tacos along with two bottled Cokes. There were no immediate negative effects, but 24 hours later I was having signs of food poisoning in the form of severe cramps, dehydration, nausea and diherria. After a visit to the doctor's office I was given some anti-biotics and felt better generally except for a persistent gnawing at the top of my stomach. Another trip back to the doctor and I was diagnosed with gastritis, tested for H. Pylori and parasites and given a prescription for general Protonix and anti-parasitic medicine. After a few weeks I began to feel better generally and went for a run. This proved to be a mistake because after the run the gnawing sensation returned. I went to the doctor again and this time was checked for gallstones through an ultrasound which came up negative. I was told to continue taking the Protonix and limit my diet to things containing low fat and low acid. That same day I began having severe chest pain, but being only 28 and in good condition assumed that it was nothing serious and after calling the doctor was told that it was most likely acid reflux or esophageal spasms. After a few more weeks of pain and no results from the Protonix I decided to switch to another general practitioner and was able to get in to see a GI specialist. After a barrage of tests ordered by both physicians in late September I had gallbladder surgery. When my symptoms didn't clear up after a few months I was subjected to more testing and tried various drugs to combat smooth and then skeletal muscle tension including nitro glycerin. My GI doctor has ruled out the need for an ERCP, claiming that because my amylase and lipase levels are steady and the risks for the test are too high. The doctor also claimed that I most likely had 'Heightened Viscera Noceception' (which from what I can tell, means absolutely nothing) and that I should get onto an SSRI to correct the problem. This idea was fast-tracked following an emotional breakdown after the death of my brother. I was put on Paxil and Ativan for anxiety and told by my newly prescribed psychiatrist that my pain could be a constant series of anxiety attacks. I was on these medications for eight months and even at maximum dosage both saw no significant improvement. In January 2010 I received the results of a blood draw from a third-party 200 Food Panel testing for IgG. The test indicated that I had an alarmingly high intolerance for wheat, gluten and yeast. To confirm the results I saw a local allergist who performed 50 panel skin prick test. This test came up negative along with subsequent blood-work and a biopsy taken from another EGD. I am currently looking into the viability of IgG food allergy testing and have been on a gluten-free diet for 2-weeks,(with no results) with plans to remain on the diet for a least 8 weeks. What is wrong with me? more

Voting Question: I'm in the US Navy and have social anxiety, can I get on anti-social anxiety medicine and still deploy?

I was on Paxil for about 3 years before I joined the Navy, and it really helped with my social anxiety and depression at the time, but then I quit, and the recruiter told me I had to quit to be able to go to bootcamp. So I did, 4 years ago. I still have social anxiety pretty bad. I was so happy and normal and successful when I was on Paxil, and I feel anxious and weird all the time without it. Basically, can I get prescribed it again, and still be able to do my deployment coming up or do I have to wait until after I come back? more

Resolved Question: Does anti depressants cause you not to have erections?

I was prescribed with Trazadone, Celexa, and Citalopram for my depression, anxiety, and insomnia. My "morning wood" went away, and I dont have long erections anymore. The erections aren't "hard" either... Could this be the anti depressant medicine? I have been taking them since November. more

Resolved Question: Is ok to take Xanax while you have your kids in your care?

My doctor prescribed me Xanax to help with anxiety along with a low dose anti-depressant. I'm a little wary about taking the Xanax though because it can be habit forming and I'm not really a pill taker to begin with. But I have been so anxious today that I feel like I'm going to jump out of my skin! I normally use meditation to relieve anxiety, but for some reason it's really high today. Is it ok to take the medication while my kids are in my care? Is it something that will impair my ability to care for my kids? I've never really used any kind of anti-anxiety medicine before. I read the side effects, but still.. I'm a little cautious to resort to taking it. more

Voting Question: Anti depressants making me sick?

i took a medicine called Cipralex for 2 days. i couldn't take anymore because it was making me sick. i know that it takes a while for the body to get used to it, but i just couldn't work properly in school when i felt so bad. it would make me tired AND give me insomnia. and the tiredness was really bad. whenever i would yawn, i would feel it in all my muscles and deep in my stomach. my legs and hands would shake, it would be hard to walk down stairs because my legs were so weak. also i would get headaches and my joints would hurt a lot. all that happened after 2 days, and it was just getting worse. my doctor only told me to take half a pill a day, so i thought it isn't working properly on me. (the medicine was prescribed to me for an anxiety disorder) my question is, should i keep trying to take the medicine? or is not doing what it is supposed to? more

Resolved Question: Do you think i have problems?

ok so i have GAD Generalized Anxiety Disorder and i go to therapy twice a month and take Zoloft ~ 100 mg and i LOVE medicine. Ive been to Mental Hospital Twice for at least 3 days for suicide and not wanting 2 go to skool. I have beta blockers in my room which i love taking as well as more anti depressants that arent prescribed 2 me. But like i mean its not like their drugs drugs like crack. more

Resolved Question: MOMS Did any of you take Zoloft or a anti depressent/anxiety medicine while pregnant?

Hi there! My doctor prescribed me Zoloft to take. I'm almost 29 weeks pregnant and I have super bad anxiety, runs in the family but it's just getting worse because my scheduled csection is coming up in the beginning of May and I'm freaking out (had a cousin pass away from having a csection last month so that did not make things easier either, god bless her) My blood pressure is getting higher and higher and I know that the anxiety is not helping it. So I do need to start it, but i"m nerous because it is a category c drug, but i've talked to other ob doctors and they said that zoloft has been out the longest and the most used with pregnant women if needed. Did it work for you and how did you feel taking it? more

Resolved Question: Tianeptine to aid emotional-blunting caused by lexapro?

I was given tianeptine (stablon) in december 2009 end for what to my GP appeared to be endogenous depression and anxiety. On his advice I saw a psychiatrist. I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression on Jan 08 2010. My prescription was a 10mg Escitalopram to be taken in the morning. I took this medicine as prescribed. The anxiety was taken care of in 10-12 days and in the 3rd week or so I felt its anti-depressive effect... I felt a little hyperactive, talkative and excited. This lasted for a couple of days, but the insomnia that came alongside made my situation bad. I had a bad bout of depression and also felt quite apathetic and strange in days to follow - anxiety was back too. On 4th feb, Mirtazapine 15 Mg was added - as sleep aid and as anti-dep to augment Escitalopram. The Mirtazapine gave me good sleep no doubt, though initially I felt anger and agitation. In its 5-6th day my sadness started disappearing and a happy mood came over - mainly in the evenings. after 9 days on Mirtazapine-escitalopram combo - I felt suddenly like I have no emotions/feelings etc - it made me quite uncomfortable and wretched and I decided to cold-turkey on both meds. I think I dont know if stopping the drugs made much difference. I restarted Escitalopram on 20th Feb, and have been taking it for 5 days now. I do feel that emotionally I still feel blunted - I lack motivation - and have again started feeling dysphoric moods - without melancholic feelings - just very wretched and dumbed - i tend to blame it on some anger of not being able to feel all emotions - or perhaps(and hopefully) it is just my fear/belief that I have this so called emotional-blunting. I could call it lack of excitability - lack of full range of emotions. I know it would be absurd to think, but could it be possible that the Escitalopram-Mirtazapine combo could have caused a permanent emotional-blunting effect? I changed my pdoc yesterday - but he advised me to continue escitalopram 10mg for a week and added 0.25 mg clonazepam for anxiety (perhaps for my reporting of feeling irritable). I have heard that benzodiazepines can worsen depression - cause dysphoria. This particularly makes me scared because past 2 days I have felt spells of wretched moods - adding clonazepam could worsen this? I would like to know if Tianeptine could be added to Escitalopram in a hope to provide offset for emotional-blunting effect. I am in dire need to start a new life - not being able to be emotionally fully active would be surely unwanted. Plus my profession demands me to be creative and sensitive. My escitalopram pattern has been: 8th Jan 2010 - 13 Feb 2010 - 10mg once daily 13th-19th Feb - None 20th onwards - 10mg once daily more

Resolved Question: my husband is anti-medicine, i got prescribed xanax....?

my doctor told me i have IBS and that my anxiety attacks bring on worse symptoms. so he wanted to try anxiety medicine before referring me to a gastrointestinal specialist. my husband is very anti-medicine. he will have a sinus infection and won't go to get treatment for 3 weeks into it. we have been fighting somewhat and my anxiety has been nonstop along with all the trips to the bathroom thanks to IBS. he thinks that medicine, especially emotional health medicine is a cop out for being lazy and not trying to control your own symptoms. i plan on telling him what the doctor told me, that the xanax is the first step in managing my IBS and if my symptoms dont improve that he will then refer me to a gastrointesinal specialist. i'm just so worried that he will get even more mad that i went and got anxiety pills that he wont take me seriously. we have a 3 year old son and i want to be anxiety free and bathroom break free for him and my husband. any advice? more

Resolved Question: PLEASE HELP ... emotionlessness caused on/after anti-dep medicine..?

I was given 10 mg lexapro for anxiety and related depression in jan 2010 (I have never before taken any Psychiatric medicine) Is it possible to develop apathy/anhedonia from an SSRI drug (i took lexapro 10mg) from a 36 day use, started 15 mg remeron (prescribed to aid in sleep mainly) which I took for 7-8 days - (one 6th day of remeron I felt numb - could not think or feel - it laster for well over 2-3 hours till night dunring which period I felt like I will die an felt very angry and agitated - this continued the next day morning - though in the afternoon i became happier etc) ... I was generally feeling a bit weird - stoned through the day - could feel or think much - it was all too scary - so IDECIDED TO GO COLD TURKEY ON BOTH THE MEDS.... its been 2 nights without remeron and 2 days without lexapro - I have not felt much adverse effects except for feeling a bit of nausea after meals and a slight headache once in a while. I have gotten this fixed in my head somehow that I am not able to feel anything - which I am not very sure of I am or not - perhaps reading up too much on it - but anyways I have not come across a provocative situation yet - My judgement says it cannot cause a serious change - but I am not sure - where do i stand? Is there a scientific way to test your emotions? Is it possible that any of these drugs could have caused a PERMANENT BRAIN CHANGE - like I'll feel emotionless forever - plus I feel apathy - and fear - a lot of fear of how I am feeling - I feel blanked out most times - and have to bring myself to 'feel' - like if I am petting the dogs etc.. also at the back of my mind I feel horrible - like something is too bad - too horrible - i feel this especially when I am falling asleep or waking up.... why is it happening? I generally feel something is wrong with me - but I seem to function normally - I can carry conversations - work - do shopping - walk the dogs etc... I feel detached from what I am doing - like not feeling anything - and keep feeling like I may suddenly lose my mind.... like i wrote before its been 2 nights without remeron and 2 days without lexapro - I have not felt much adverse withdrawal effects except for feeling a bit of nausea after meals and a slight headache once in a while... It is not advisable to go off meds this way but I had no option as where I live and my financial situation does not allow me to keep going back to the doc... PLEASE HELP more

Resolved Question: Xanax or Propranolol?

Im 17 and i have a panic disorder. i go to a therapist and he recommended talking to my family doctor about medicine. He was gonna prescribe me xanax but thought it was too risky because its habit forming. so he prescribed propranolol instead. i know its to lower blood pressure but does it work the same and an anti anxiety? has anyone taken this for anxiety? more

Resolved Question: i have a serious question about my health and taking medicine...............?

this is going to be long but i hope someone with some insight or who perhaps is going through the same thing will be willing to help me it would be greatly appreciated.....so here is my situation my main problem that i am faced with is getting really nervous for situations such as speaking in front of the class or a large group of people and what not i also blush very easily when it comes to these situations so i went to the doctor the other day for that (and also my moderately high blood pressure for which i was also prescribed medicine for) and i told him that i get nervous easily and he put me on buspirone which i couldnt handle so we then tried zoloft i was started on 25 mg once at night and for this first month i was feeling really good in the middle part of it now im back to my old self so i went back and he uped me to 50 mg once at night well the thing is i really dont want to be on an anti depressant my whole life i mean i do have anxiety problems and all but i would rather something more natural with less side effects.... i also feel that my nervousness is minimal when i am full of energy.. you see i am always tired pretty when i wake up i dont say a word cuz im always groggy and throughout the day i am tired and i rarely feel like talking or doing anything, however when i do have energy i feel like talking and dont think about being embarrased and getting red in the face really i also have problems with focusing in class and while studying but when i have energy i am able to and feel like im the smartest person in the world... i did some research and read about st. john's wort (helps improve your mood) and also bought vitamin b-1 (converts food into energy) but i read that you shouldnt take the st. johns wort with anti depressants... so im wondering if i should stop my zoloft and give these two supplements a try or should i try the 50 mg zoloft and see if that dosage will give me those effects that i felt for those 5 days while on 25mg consistently i know thats a lot but i would greatly appreciate it if someone is willing to discuss this with me thanks so much more

Resolved Question: Is Clexa an alternative medicine for Attention Deficit Disorder?

I was at the doctors yesterday to get evaluated for Add. The doctor said he thought I might be experiencing anxiety instead. I thought I fit more with the Symptoms of Add. However, the doc said since anxiety runs in my family, he thought I should be prescribed Celexa. I also have a congenital heart defect, and he did not want to prescribe Ritalin since that is a speed drug and may make my heart problems worse. He said that the Celexa will help with the Add. Is that true? I'm nervous about taking it, since I'm new to anxiety/anti-depressants, so what can I expect after taking this drug? I'm picking up the medicine later today and have to work on Saturday morning. Will this affect my working abilities? Sorry for all the questions and I would have asked my doctor all of this, but he just gave me a quick summary of the drug, and I wasn't ready for questions since I didn't expect to be prescribed Celexa or any medicine that day? more

Resolved Question: Has anyone had any luck with the medication Buspirone, or the brand name is buspar?

Ok, so four months ago I started going to my family doctor for anxiety and panic attacks. Each month we tried a different anti-depressant with a benzo, like xanax and klonopin. I had a bad reaction to the last medication, wellbutrin, and he said that I needed to see a shrink. So, my shrink put me on zoloft again, even tho I had tried zoloft before, but wanted me to try something that wouldn't be addictive, so he also prescribed to me Buspirone. Which would help with my social anxiety. Has anyone ever been on this medication? Please tell me when did the anti-anxiety medicine start to help? Did it make you feel weird at all? more

Resolved Question: Is it wrong I overdose when I feel odd?

I am an epileptic with a seizure disorder. I take 2 anti-seizure medicines, 1 mood stabilizer, an 1 anti-anxiety. My seizures aren't daily, but can happen occasionally and I can usually feel them come on. When I do, if it's an increasing horrible feeling that I am in that much fear I may slightly overdose on my medicine. I'm basically doing it so the effects will b stronger and it has helped me. The most I may overdose is a pill and a half and I take 7 pills in the morning and eight at night. Do you think it is wrong that if I feel that bad that I may be ready to seize later I take more than my prescribed dose? more

Resolved Question: Should I continue with Celexa?

Yesterday I went to a neuropsychiatric clinic for the first time ever, and was prescribed Celexa or Citalopram (20 mg at bedtime for one week, then 40mg after that) and Ativan (take 1 daily or as needed for panic attacks) I told the doctor I am very skeptical of medicines, and don't even like to take tylenol. My first dose of Celexa was taken last night about 11 pm and I woke up at 2 am FREAKING out, I felt like I was high, very paranoid, wide awake, dry mouth, dizzy, couldn't really tell if my heart was beating fast or not but thought it was, and waves of nausea came and went. I called the doctor about 2:15 and he said to take the Ativan (I didn't) and that it was not the medicine that was doing this, but rather me being worried and my body reacting to my anxiety. I think that is BS! I am wondering if I should take another 20mg again tonight as described or not even start this anti-depression crap. Note: My husband is deployed to Afghanistan and I have a 4 year old and 5 month old I am alone with, and I do not want anything keeping me from being able to care for them! more

Resolved Question: My skin is soooooo itchy! im going insane! HELP!?

Ok so for the last two months i have had the worse itchy skin. About two weeks ago i broke out in a terrible rash all over my body, i was put on some steriods and it went away. However now, the rash is gone but the itch is still there! is this normal? I am 34 weeks pregnant. I have tried benadryl, oatmeal baths, hydrocortizone cream, anti-itch Sarna lotion, coco butter, cold wash clothes, cold showers. Will this go away after my baby is born.. im really close to scratching him out of my stomach soon. My Doctor told me she thinks its the PUPPPS rash, however i was told the rash never goes away and mine did with the steriod pack i was put on. She has to prescribe me some anxiety medicine because i was suffering so bad ( i dont take it though, unless im having a severe anxiety attack because i dont want my baby to come out addicted to anything). I think ive pretty much done everything possible for my itch relief but if you know of anything that helps you advise would be GREATLY appreciated!! Also to reinstate my question above.. will this stop after delivery?I did have blood work done to check my liver for the disease you are talking about. Turns out my liver is fine.. also she checked for 5ths disease and i am immune to it so its not that either. more

Resolved Question: I might get prescribed this but I have a question...?

I might get prescribed either anti-anxiety medication or antidepressants. However, I need to drive to get back and forth to school, etc. Are you allowed to drive on this medicine? If not, what happens instead? more

Resolved Question: who do i see to get a prescription of anti-anxiety medicine?

I have some anxiety issues and want to know who i would go see to get prescribed valium or xanax...a doctor? do i just go look it up in the phonebook or what? can i buy it online?im a newly adult (18yr old) and i dont know what to do. Do i call a random doctor? can i go to a walk in clinic? more

Resolved Question: Can someone help me with my conclusion please!?

Depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses are worldwide to be thought of diseases that are “just in the head”. Even if that is true the patients know they are sick and they need help by taking medication or just talking to someone (depending on the severity). Though some medicines and anti-depressants have side effects, going untreated can be dangerous, and there are alternatives for treatment. Mental illnesses are among the most common conditions affecting health today: One in five American adults suffers a diagnosable mental illness in any six month period. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, though, some 90 % of these people will improve or recover if they get treatment. Psychiatrists and other physicians treating mental illnesses have a wide variety of treatments available today to help them help their patients. Most often, psychiatrists will work with a new patient to construct a treatment plan that includes both psychotherapy and psychiatric medication. These medications--combined with other treatments such as individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and behavioral therapy or self-help groups--help millions each year to return to normal, productive lives in his or her communities, living at home with loved ones and, continuing his or her work. (HealthyPlace, 2009) Psychiatric researchers believe that people suffering from many mental illnesses have imbalances in the way his or her brain metabolizes certain chemicals, called neurotransmitters. Because neurotransmitters are the messengers the nerve cells use to communicate with one another, these imbalances may result in the emotional, physical and intellectual problems that mentally ill people suffer. New knowledge about how the brain functions has permitted psychiatric researchers to develop medications which can alter the way in which the brain produces stores and releases these neurotransmitter chemicals, alleviating the symptoms of the illness. (HealthyPlace, 2009) There is an uprising use of anti-depressants in teenagers, and adolescence. Some believe the use of these medications is dangerous to the younger people but there are far worse penalties such as suicide. Suicide is a major concern even though it is hard to tell who will in fact kill themselves or who is just severely depressed. There are characteristics that identify those that are at risk; social isolation, stressful life events such as the loss of a loved one, financial problems or job loss. Depression, bipolar disorder and acute schizophrenic episodes are also major risk factors, and suicide is often associated with alcohol, or substance abuse. A history of previous attempts or a family member who has committed suicide should ring alarm bells. More women attempt suicide, but men are significantly more likely to be successful. There are some side effects of the medicines doctors prescribe, but the good outweighs the bad. In this table are the common medications used for depression. Selective Serotonin Reuptake InhibitorsOther AntidepressantsTricyclic Antidepressants FluoxetineBuprorionDesipramine SertralineTrazadonImapramine Paroxetine VenlafaxineAmitriptyline NefazodoneMaprotiline Doxepin Notriptyline Amoxapine Trimipramine Most side effects only last a few weeks then go away. Side effects of anti depressants are; nausea, increased appetite, or weight gain, sexual side effects, fatigue, insomnia, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, agitation, restlessness, and anxiety; all which are treatable symptoms and are just a little hurdle when it comes to the recovery of depression. (MayoClinic, 2009) All anti depressants have warning labels. If he or she follow the instructions and be cautious of the warning signs they are safe. It is important that children have a thorough evaluation before he or she starts taking an antidepressant. This evaluation should include: A physical exam and a psychiatric exam by a psychiatrist, pediatrician or family doctor. The psychiatric evaluation should include: A detailed review of any potential risk factors a child may have that may make it more likely for him or her to engage in self-harm, an assessment of whether the child may have other mental illnesses such as anxiety disorders, attention-deficit or hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder, and an evaluation of whether there's a family history of mental illnesses or, suicide. (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2009) If one is still unsure about using prescription medication to treat mental illnesses there are alternatives such as herbal medication. The potential for treatment as well as increasing use of herbal medicine and psychiatric disorders patients wanting to use alternative treatment options have lead to the need for psychiatrists to become familiar with the effects of herbal medicines. Mental health professionals not only need to know what the herbs are but their contraindications, side effects and risks. Four of more

Resolved Question: Coming off Anti-depressants?

So I have been taking 150 mg of Zoloft for the past few years. Recently my scedule has been a little crazy so I have missed alot of doses. I've basically been off the medicine for the past month or so. I do get enhanced feelings of anxiety and depression but I have so far been able to work through them. However, physically I haven't felt so great. Tension headaches all the time accompanied with loss of appetite and I have been very prone to sickness (colds ect.) What are the long term side effects of NOT taking an anti depressant after you have been on it for a long time. Could these side effects be a product of not taking my Zoloft as it is prescribed everyday? more

Resolved Question: Can a Primary Care Physician Prescribe Anti-Anxiety Medicine?... at least temporarily?

I was talking to a couple Psychology students and they believe it would be a good idea for me to start taxing anti-anxiety medication because I have agoraphobia, general anxiety disorder and a specific phobia of blood (all diagnosed from a previous counselor). I have tried the exposure therapy, but it hasn't helped much at all. I intend to go see a Psychiatrist, however I am unable to get in for at least a month. I am tired of living the way I do and have a couple events coming up that make me have panic attacks just thinking about them. They are coming up in the next couple weeks. I can get into my primary care physician the same day I call and was wondering if I would be able to go to him about my anxiety issues and possibly get medication for it until I can see a psychiatrist? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: don't want "high" from lorazepam, what dose should i take?

i have had anxiety issues for a few years but haven't been treated until recently. my psychiatrist prescribed me lorazepam but i hear that it's a strong anti-anxiety, he prescribed me a low dose which is 0.5 but im still a little worried because i don't want that "high" that people say they experiance on those types of medicine. so would this dose make me a little fuzzy if so should i ask for a lower dose?oops, on the last sentance i meant should i ask for a different medication more

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Resolved Question: I picked up a liquid bottle of stevia last night at whole foods and I'm looking forward to trying it...but I?

I've recently made some major lifestyle changes. I was very ill and even in hospital (severe weight loss, insomnia, dizziness, panic attacks and severe dehydration) about a month ago. Without the doctors getting to the root of my illness, they did an EKG and all was normal, couple of bags of fluids later, they sent me on my way and recommended that I see their immediate care clinic. They sent me to a nurse practitioner and she happily diagnosed me with mild anxiety and prescribed an anti-depressent..not a huge shocker. Fortunately, an Amish doc in Indiana (Jake Schwartz-thumbs up!) identified my issues at with extreme adrenal gland fatigue, in the medical community also know as hypoadrenia. I chose to quit taking the meds and go a alternative/hollistic approach. One month later, I'm well on my way to recovery...I give credit to (God first always), vitamins, the right foods and herbs....no thanks to the western medicine. I have only been drinking water (with sea salt) and muscle milk for quite sometime. I love the vitamins that come with the muscle milk but I can taste the sucralose in it and I'm not a fan. All that I can find on Stevia at this stage has been reassuring. I picked up a liquid bottle of stevia last night at whole foods and I'm looking forward to trying it...but I'm extremely conscious of what I put in my body now. I want to make sure that no one has had any side effects (esp. anxiety, heart racing, insomnia) with this product? Cheers to balance and good health! Hope more

Resolved Question: Is depression and/or serious anxiety a disorder?

Every job I've ever been to I've always had a problem with keeping my head on straight. I've always let everything get to me to the point I freak out sometimes, and have to hide out back to calm myself down... I've seen doctors to try to figure it out, and have been prescribed anti-depressant medicine, but it only made it worse and while I was on it I went into a mood swing so bad my manager called an ambulance on me, and soon lost my job because the doctor wouldn't let me return to work. :( It's all caused a lot of problems on and off the work place, is causing sleepless nights (as I type it's 2:30am), and I don't know what to do. Anyone have any recommendations? more

Voting Question: When can you say that post partum and anxiety disorder the same?

Hi there, I am a mom of a 6 months old cute lil boy. At first I never thought of any post partum because I dont see any difference in my attitude, I feel like the same. Until 3 weeks ago I have this strange feeling. The heat in my body started from my feet to head, I am so bothered, I cant sleep, I cant eat and I feel like dying. The only thought left in my mind is my time is almost coming that I'll be leaving my son and husband soon. I have to do a self medication like just praying, drinking herbal medicine but it doesnt work, ( excluding prayer of course ). I really got bothered specially during night time I am afraid to sleep because there might be a possiblity for me not to get awake. I can breathe sometimes, I loose my appetite and I get weak. My work get affected I cant even carry my baby. Thesse reasons then forced me to consult a doctor particularly a psychiatrist and finding was I have an anxiety disorder. He prescribed me medicine anti depressant and something like sleeping pills but the same fear is with me. I do alot of research until I got to this site regarding post partum. I never thought post partum would last for a year because my OB said it would only last for 2 mos. while psychiatrist said it will last for about 3 to 6 mos. I cried whenever I carry my baby because Im afraid that might be the last time I would hug, kiss and play with him. I used to pray to God to exted my life to longest it could be. I am really bothered if Im going crazy or this is something normal from a mommy who just gave birth for the for the first time. Any help, similar experience is highly appreciated. I hope to have somebody to talk this with. My family supports me alot. My husband gives me the love and comfort that I need but still the depression is still here and I think 3 weeks of being like this is quite long. Thanks, natsirt more

Resolved Question: How can I get help for my anxiety?

I have SEVERE anxiety. It causes my adrenaline to race constantly, which leaves me exhausted and uncomfortable much of the time. I experience sweaty palms, sweaty feet, fever, muscle tensing, headaches, dizziness, light insomnia, irritability from my anxiety on a daily basis. Also, I have racing thoughts most of the time and can only relax while asleep. My life has really become much tougher to deal with since my anxiety has worsened. It can even get so bad that it turns into a panic attack. I have seen one psychiatrist and she put me on an anti-depressant and a very small dose of xanax. I believe she had me on .025 of the xanax 3 times daily. This helped slightly, but she refused to up the dose to relieve my symptoms further because she felt anxiety could be addictive. A friend of mine was prescribed to xanax .05 or 1 mg, I don't remember which, and let me try one of her pills. The medicine calmed me down and relieved ALL of my symptoms. I stopped seeing the doctor because I felt it would make a world of a difference if she upped my dose some. Now, two years later, I have been still been struggling with my anxiety day to day. I am thinking about finding a new psychiatrist and hoping they will help me this time. I really feel as though xanax .05 or 1 mg would really improve my life, but I am afraid of them telling me no. I am sick of feeling the way I feel. how can I get a psychiatrist to let me at least try the medication i feel that will help me through this? more

Resolved Question: How to approach doctor for xanax in place of lexapro?

I've had anxiety for awhile now but didn't do anything about it until my girlfriend (of 1.5 years) and i broke up and i was devastated. I was prescribed lexapro (anti depression/ anti anxiety) and it helped a lot. But now i'm over my ex and happy. I want to get off the medicine and be prescriped xanax so i can take one if i'm feeling anxious and not take lexapro everyday. I've taken my friends xanax before and it helped a lot. I'm 20 and I'm afraid my doctor won't prescribe me xanax because they are abused a lot among people my age. How do i approach the doctor with this situation? any other helpful info is good too. more

Resolved Question: How do you feel about this people being charged with DUI after taking prescribed medication or OTC medication?

Many medications have the ability to alter a person's ability to drive. I take an anti-seizure medication and have for years. The bottle states: "MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING A CAR OR DANGEROUS MACHINERY. ALCOHOL MAY INTENSIFY THE EFFECT" I have had other, similar warnings before, but NONE have ever said ""do not drive." They may warn to learn how the medication effects you before driving. Anyway, I recently learned that people taking medication, as prescribed, can be charged with DUI/DWI, especially after a crash. I know that my medication does not impair me. But, I have been prescribed, in the past, others meds that DO impair me. I would NEVER get behind the wheel on a medication I wasn't adjusted to or that was new to me. Last I checked, hydrocodone (vicodin) was the # 1 prescribed medication is the USA. I know dozens of people who take medicine to manage pain, anxiety, allergies. None of the people I know are addicts or abusing their medication. I am left wondering WHY a person can be charged for being under the influence, as tolerance varies by person? I could never take a vicodin and drive, but I'm sure there are others who could never take my medication and drive. What do you think of this practice? It has me half afraid to drive anywhere! I know an attorney could probably have the charges dropped in some cases, but still a person must go through all the legal proceedings and fees. Plus, how is anyone to know how a certain medication effects each individual. I used to work with a person who was on a high dose of methadone. He swore he felt no effects from it. We drove 7 hours per day and had to pass a drug test. He had a prescription and was given the job of driving. But, he often seemed "drunk" to me.Of course, nobody should drive while impaired by any substance. The question isn't about that. The question is about all the others, who take medication and are not impaired by it. I can't drive after taking sudafed or benadryl! They simply make me too groggy. I don't advocate people driving impaired. The point is that there are a whole lot of people who do take medications that impair them. But, how can it possibly be distinguisted who is or is not impaired? I know for certain that the methadone guy had no business being on the road. But, he is! His job even allows it and my research suggests that he could drive, kill someone and get off free and clear! That medication has been around since the 1960's and how often has anyone heard of a methadone patient being charged? Surely, people like him have killed someone, somewhere in the part 4 decades?! more

Resolved Question: Do I have to go to a doctor or a psychiatrist to get medicine?

I want a prescription to an anti-depressant or anti-anxiety. I'm not abusing the medication, I will actually need it. Which one will prescribe? I don't want to waste my money. more

Resolved Question: do anti-depressants /anxiety pills work?

okay,i have always been insecure,low self esteem(not without a reason though..)i wasnt popular,quite ugly,no success in academics,no career so far, i was a horrible girlfriend,break up etc, i am anxious all the time,i have difficulty breathing,i am depressed most of the time, sexually abused as a child,not raped though, i cannot trust anyone,extreme fear of rejection, i have no friends,i always push people away,i hate social situations where i have to mingle,i am super self conscious about my appearance, i am paranoid,i have recurrent suicidal thoughts,but never did attempt because i am really scared of physical injuries,i spent hours searching for painless suicide methods on google without any luck,i mean elevators,fans, blades ,knives etc give me nightmares. i also get nightmares that sometimes make me cry with fear. my questions.. Q.1 do anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medicines work? can they create a false feeling of euphoria? becoz i dont believe counseling can change my deep seated feelings.i just need a doc to prescribe the meds,because most of them cannot be bought without a prescription, i just want some meds dat can help me.. i have noticed that the pain killers i take for my menstrual cramps make me feel a lil better. Q2. i really hate myself for who i am,and whatever i have done in life so far,i have been a horrible daughter and girlfriend and student! can medicines just help me push these feelings to the back of my head so dat they dont resurface for a long time? because i cant change my past or my actions and have to live wid'em. i cant commit suicide because i am the only child of my parents and they'll be devastated if i do,so i just want to spend whatever time i have here without fear and breathlessness etc. i hate life but i have to live,i have no option!emotionless sounds great,i wud give anything to be emotionless..."Thinking " and "pico" ,any side effects like weight gain or loss due to medication? hair loss? etc..? and to "pico" i plan to kill myself after my mother dies too,its the only thing that gets me thru,my life is absolutely not worth living for. i've had enough. more

Resolved Question: My anti-anxiety medication is not working very well, what should I do?

I have been on alprazolam for about 2 and 1/2 weeks now. I am prescribed xanax 0.5 mg. I take 0.5 mg's in the morning, two 0.5 mg's in the afternoon, one 0.5 mg around dinner, and one 0.5 around bed time. So throughout the entire day, im taking 5mg's. For some reason, the 0.5 mg is not working very well for me. At first I thought it would take awhile for the medicine to build up in my bloodstream, but after two weeks I still feel miserable. So yesterday for the hell of it, I took two 0.5 mg's of xanax 4 times daily, still no help with my anxiety. The next day, I took four 0.5 mg's four times daily. This worked incredibly with my anxiety. I wasnt worrying all the time, I got things done at work for the first time in forever. My main question is, how do I go to my doctor and explain I need a higher dose? more

Resolved Question: Nurses, psychiatrists: what are my chances of getting prescribed anti-anxiety meds?

I've been to many psychologists, enough to know that therapy doesn't work and I need medication. The last few I've been to told me I needed long-term depression meds, but I think I'd fare better taking a medication occasionally for anxiety, like Xanax or Valium. The problems are this: I am 18 and therefore have to prove I'm not just looking for a high (which I'm not, but that's hard to prove), and this makes it worse: I know a bit too much about medicine than a person would who "just wants to get better". I think I know what's right for me, what can I do to convince the doctors?? Thanks!haha I know how doctors hate when patients try to diagnose themselves. But my last two therapists tried so hard to convince me to take daily depression medication when I specifically told them I didn't want a daily regimen. But I don't want to say "give me anxiety medication" because that just screams "I'm using you to get high", and therein lies the problem. more