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Drugs & Medications - Zoloft Oral - WebMD

Tell the doctor immediately if you notice worsening depression/other psychiatric conditions, unusual behavior changes (including possible suicidal thoughts/attempts), or other mental/mood changes (including new/worsening anxiety , panic attacks ...

Drugs & Medications - sodium oxybate oral - WebMD

Only patients who take part in the Xyrem Success Program may receive treatment with this medication . Before you receive your prescription, you must register with this program, and your doctor's office must provide educational materials to you. Your ...

Relaxation therapy for anxiety - NHS Choices

“Having a massage is no better at beating stress than home relaxation techniques like breathing deeply and listening to soothing music,” The Daily Telegraph reported. It said that while all methods can ease anxiety, simple relaxation at home ...

Ultimate Pet Guide - Sacramento Magazine

Here in the Sacramento region, we love our cats and dogs&emdash;not to mention our goldfish, bunnies, hamsters, iguanas, turtles, birds and other companion animals. What can we say? We're pet people! In Sacramento magazine's ultimate pet guide, you ...

Corey Haim's Death Underlines Dangers Of Prescription ... - MTV

Though a drug overdose is suspected, Los Angeles police have not yet determined what substance killed actor Corey Haim , 38. But for addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky, Wednesday's (March 10) headlines offered a sadly similar refrain. "I never met ...

Off-label drug use raises safety concerns - Vancouver Sun

When she looks back, Susan Dudley says that never in her life had she imagined one day wanting to harm herself. In 2002, the registered nurse was working, raising three children and leading what she describes as a perfectly normal life when her ...

Alcohol and Weed: The Lying Drugs - Associated Content

... correctly used medically to treat depression or anxiety, but the side effects of chemotherapy, appetite problems, etc.) are perfect examples of the latter part of that line. Special Effects and Faulty Logic in the Latest Anti ... Uses Drugs

Snake Venom Charms Science World: Novel Protein from ... - Science Daily

Dr Nirthanan, a former clinician who has research interests in pharmacology and neurobiology, said many common drugs such as the widely prescribed blood pressure medication Captopril and anti-clotting drug Eptifibatide have been developed from snake ...

Chattanooga Couple Face TennCare Charges - WTVC

They are accused of presenting forged prescriptions for the painkiller hydrocodone, along with xanax - which is an anti-anxiety medication - and atenolol, a drug prescribed for hypertension. The drugs were written for another person, who has TennCare ...

Science World Charmed By Snake Venom - Medical News Today

The King Cobra continues to weave its charm with researchers identifying a protein in its venom with the potential for new drug discovery and to advance understanding of disease mechanisms. The novel protein named haditoxin has been described in the ...

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

Voting 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

Voting 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

Voting 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

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

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

Resolved Question: ANXIETY PROBLEM HELP PLEASE... left abusive relationship?

Resolved Question: ANXIETY PROBLEM HELP PLEASE... Just left abusive relationship?

I left my verbally & physically abusive boyfriend of 2 1/2 years 3 weeks ago. I am in a safe & happy place & have not spoken with him for 2 weeks, & have no intention of returning. I WILL NOT RETURN. As I heal, I am finding I am flooded with feelings of anxiety.I just don't love him anymore. I was wondering if others who have left thier abusers suffer from anxiety. I am surrounded by supportive & loving people now, & it is almost hard to be around the positive things because I am not used to it. I enjoy hearing nice things, I am finding it is a little hard to adjust to. I know I just need time. I feel pity for him because he is alone now, but he did that to himself. He is a grown man, he made his choices. I just decided one day I had enough & could not take one more day of it. I spoke with him the week after, & he blamed me for everything. I just won't listen to that anymore, so there has not been any more communication.I don't want my things back, I just want myself back.I never want to see him again. But are these feelings of anxiety normal? My doctor prescribed me anti-anxiety medicine, it doesn't work, and I don't like to feel drugged out.I try to just breathe deeply & relax until it passes.I cry if I need to, get mad if I need to, I am just trying to get through the feelings & not hide them. I am already seeing a counselor & making a lot of progress. My counselor is on vacation for the next 2 weeks & I don't want to stop making progress. I have plenty of books I am reading, but would like to hear from real people. If you have experienced this, and the anxiety, please share your thoughts with me.They gave me Xanax, but it makes me feel all drugged up. They also gave me Klonopin to just take at night for sleeping, and it is starting to help me sleep. I have slept pretty well for the last three nights. I do a lot of driving (errands) for work, and don't feel safe taking medication like that. I also adready have the Midwest Center anxiety lessons. This is what started making me think more positive, and I noticed then that the better I was getting, the more abusive he was getting. I decided to leave before I got physically hurt again. The things he has said to me over these last 2 1/2 years just play over like a scratched record in my head and I just push those things out of my head. I feel much healthier already, I feel like I can breathe again and I feel safe for the first time in a long time. Maybe I should just work harder to focus on those thoughts. I wish I could stop feeling pity for him. I don't want to. I wake in tears thinking he is all alone sometimes. more

Resolved Question: Do anti-anxiety/depressant drugs make you gain weight?

I am currently taking Zoloft for anxiety, but I recently lost my job and my health insurance so my doctor prescribed me Paxil because it's a lower cost drug. However, one of my skinny friends says she took this medicine and she gained 40lbs! I'm definately not taking the Paxil now, but is this something I can expect from the Zoloft as well?Thanks! This has all been great advice, I really appreciate it. more

Resolved Question: Has anyone used Lorazepam for anxiety?

My psychologist at college suggested that I take some anti-anxiety medicines to stop worrying. Does this drug work? My Primary Care Physician prescribed it. Does anybody have any experience with it? more

Resolved Question: I am afraid of the acting bosses at work?

My boss was making false accusations about my work, but could not make anything stick and suddenly she quit and is gone. The VP and acting superiors held a meeting and instructed my peers to write me up for anything, do not talk or associate with me and to make crude remarks if I attempt to talk to them. I am looking for another job, but I am over 40 and disabled (any many nurses over forty have been deemed inelgible for rehire by corporations that buy up all our facilities). I have no history of illness but now I am having gripping chest pain- I went to the ER and then doctor and am told I have general anxiety disorder (GAD) but returning to work, I cannot breath and my heart is pounding out of my chest. I am paralyzed with fear just driving near my job, but I have to return tomorrow. What can I do or how can I manage my fear? The medicine prescribed makes me nauseous and I can't sleep (both started with taking the anti anxiety medication). Any suggestions, I need an income (my family loves me, but cannot afford to support me).My boss originally made up accusions 6 months ago and I kept all the records. Now the acting superiors are writing me up for the exact opposite. I have gone above all of them, but no one in this hospital wants to address the truth (5 other RN's in my department were forced to resign and then made ineligible for rehire, this corp. has bought up all he health care facilities in our area so these RN's can not be hired at any walk ins, nursing homes, hosp). The Ombudsman will not answer my calls. I have tried to get an attorney and none want to get involved. more

Resolved Question: Leaving Home for Uni, Overprotective psycho mom and communication issue?

Quick question: Should I cut off all communication with her when I transfer to the university? Anything else I should do (see a therapist eventually? yeah I know) My mom is highly overprotective and aggressive. As a child she always wanted me in her sight, never let me have friends or go anywhere alone, and she'd hit me for the slightest mistakes. She told me almost every day never to trust anyone and stressed everyone would molest me. As I got older she always accuses me of doing drugs, having sex, or going to parties but I'm at home or school all day. I'm a very serious person. I tried tuning her out as much as possible and observing others for more 'normal' action and thought patterns. I noticed she obviously wasn't normal. She'd snap at my teachers in high school and any friends I had and would act very aggressive and pushy toward them. I tried to ignore her but it was hard for others to notice. I recently learned from my sister that she had done some of those things when she was young, perhaps my mom feared me becoming her. Mom also has frequent nightmares as me as a baby or a young child, never as an adult. Lastly, a doctor tried to prescribe some anti-anxiety meds but she never took them fearing side effects. She fears all medicines due to side effects and refuses therapy. At the present she continues with the previous (yells and accuses me of things I don't do or haven't done). She generally tries to be very controlling and tries to sway my decisions with her BS gut feelings. (I don't want you to be an engineer, etc) Regardless of what I say or do she is always right in her fears no matter reality. The only thing she seems to understand is facial expressions and yelling, but she doesn't pay attention to statements, just specific words. These days have been extra rough and I've snapped at her a few times, usually I just ignore. . I'm 21 at a CC atm and this summer I'll be transferring to a university a few hundred miles away. I'll probably live off campus or at the dorms depending on price. (read here) ***I'm thinking about cutting off all my communication with her since she obviously can't be dealt with. Is this a good plan of action? Any ideas of what else I should do? No reasoning seems to work and I understand and I love you doesn't work neither. more

Resolved Question: Can anti-depressants provide a feeling similar to opiates?

Ive had occasional bouts of depression throughout most of my life, but ive mainly just fought it off mentally. The same with any social anxiety. Its all made me smarter in the long run. I usually avoided medicine, but i recently broke my ankle and was prescribed percocet for pain. Ive never felt so good about life and been so motivated to accomplish things with myself. So much so im reevaluating my stance on anti-depressants. Could they make me feel similarly? Just as happy and motivated to go out and get things done? I wish somewhat that i hadnt taken percocet because now ive been introduced into what a comfortable life could be and i crave it now. This is what i was afraid of.interesting. I love life as it is, i just find im definitely more interested in things and a much nicer person on percocet. Maybe i will give it a shot. more

Resolved Question: My hubby just started taking anti-anxiety pills...but I need help with this?

He always has been the lucky go happy type til about 6 months ago, I finally convinced him to see someone about it...He agreed and went to doctor, he was prescribed citalopram, after taking the pill on thursday and Friday, he went to bed exhausted but at the same time restless. I looked these up and they are side effects. He finally fell asleep and I did as well. But around 3:30 am I woke to him throwing up. He says he is hot then a second later he is cold. Won't go to ER and his doctor is closed today. He said it can wait til monday or tuesday. I am really worried he feels freezing cold and he wants to know if he should take the medicine today or not...thanks more

Resolved Question: Normal again? (anti depressants kill libido)?

I was with my ex for 2 1/2 years. During this time I started taking anti depressants. Not because of him, but because of personal choice. But the drug I first started taking pretty much completely killed my sex drive. This bothered me, so I started looking into ways to fix it. I started drinking energy drinks with sexual stimulants in them every day and started taking lots of fish oil (which believe it or not, is a very strong aphrodisiac). Finally I decided to talk to the doctor about my low libido. The doctor told me it was quite common and prescribed another anti depressant which was supposed to actually INCREASE desire. So I started taking it, and it began to work. I started to feel normal again. Eventually, I decided that particular drug wasn't working well for my depression. This turned out to be because the first one is also an anti-anxiety medication. (I have anxiety, and I could feel a distinct difference between the two). I stopped taking them altogether for a while. I left my ex (bad relationship, good sex). I went back to the doctor and decided I would rather just take meds for my anxiety rather than the depression (which was largely being caused by my anxiety)... and what do you know, they put me back on the first drug that killed my libido to begin with. Now I'm more horny than ever. I still take the fish oil (it's good for your heart). But I find it to be quite odd that I'm horny again when I'm taking the medicine that messed me up to begin with. I suppose part of it was just paranoia? Anybody had a similar experience? PS. The first drug (the one that killed my libido) was Citalopram / Celexa (also anti-anxiety). The second one was Bupropion / Wellbutrin (known to increase desire). more

Resolved Question: People with depression, How does your anti depressant work for you?

Hello, I am taking prescribed 50mg of zoloft for going on a month now for anxiety and depression. I have noticed that it worked for my anxiety decently,but I still feel the same depressed person like I am always. Does your medicine make you happier or what does it do for your depression? I'm going to ask for a dosage increase on saturday because i still have anxiety related heart palptations and fluttering, and still am depressed like I was before, but not as much. more

Resolved Question: How hard is it to be prescribed a anti-anxiety medicine?

I have had very bad anxiety problems for 3 years now. I have social phobia and try to avoid talking to people unless necessary. Over the past 6 months ive developed panic attacks during school. These attacks happen every day andhave been becoming more and more frequent. I went to the doctors in the fall and they told me to go to a counselor to talk to. The problem is these panic attacks are for no reason and i cant prevent them no matter what i try. I am going back to the doctors within the next week. What would i have to do to get a prescription for something like Zoloft or Kloponin or something like that? Do i need to go to a special doctor to get a prescription? Is it easy to get one of these prescriptions? more

Resolved Question: Just got prescribed Xanax yesterday and I have a couple questions?

Hello, yesterday I got diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It took me 3 years to go see and talk to someone about it. My doctor gave me an Rx for Xanax .25 mg. I know that this dose is the smallest dose available. Last night I took it for the first time at 10pm. I didn't feel much different and I couldn't tell if it made me very sleepy because I was tired beforehand. However, I would just like to know if anyone has had experience with this anti-anxiety medication (I know its highly addictive and I need to be careful). Is this something I can take during the day at work and NOT fall asleep? Will this medicine induce weight gain? I think thats all the questions I have for right now. I tend to worry about everything so much it makes me sick, especially in my relationship and I really hope that this will help me relax and enjoy life a little more.I thank you all for each and every one of your responses. more

Voting Question: Has anyone had a similar experience(s) with anticholinergic syndrome symptoms?

I'm a 22, male, Overweight at the moment (medical student, stressed...) Just to clear the air, I'm not a hypochondriac, I've definitely have had sudden issues arise.... Thus, I've had tests done: blood tests, D-dimer to just check that no clots are present, CAT scans on my brain, consistent doctor visits, and plenty of ER checks for what may have been anxiety attacks since my chest always started to hurt along with tell-tale symptoms of a heart attack. Note, I'm not depressed either and I don't have an anxiety issue). So, it's concluded that I have absolutely nothing wrong. I actually come out above optimal despite weight. Any pains I do have though, I must note, have an origin I know I may have strained years ago or might have agitated over the course of time. I know the sources, but I'm unsure if they all interrelate. However, over the course of a year, I had increasingly used Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HCL) for sleep. I've never taken medicines before up to that point and now I believe I'm paying for it. I reached dosages far exceeding the max (Highest ever was 1,000mg, or 1g) to get the same effects I would've had a year ago at 25mg. Now, nearing the end of taking such medicines I knew the systems it may have effected in that it's an anti-histamine. I began to become extremely agitated, extremely dry skin, unmerciful itchiness all over, and my vision would blur. I knew instantly I had pushed it to the limits.... So, basically I self-diagnosed myself because no doctors I had visited had their head screwed on right. I have even had some prescribe me MORE anti-histamines after stating I get severe anticholinergic syndrome symptoms when given that type of drug (I do NOT have any allergies otherwise). Since then, I've had the doctors who did so apologize to me saying they acknowledge they should've listened a bit better. So, now I get itchy off and on, especially around nighttime when I use to take the medicine. This in turn makes it difficult to sleep, but I really just wanted to know has anyone else suffered with this chronic anticholinergic syndrome type symptoms?? It's a living hell, and it drives me mad!if it is withdrawal, and you'd think I'd know this as a med. student, how long (if you've experienced it) did it take for it to subside?Harabi...that site is hard to navigate considering it's organization. Thanks for the suggestion though.... more

Resolved Question: anti anxiety medication while pregnant?

Right before i found out i was pregnant, i was prescribed Klonopin for anxiety. My anxiety had gotten a lot worse, so i went on a daily dose of it. When i found out I was pregnant, my dr said that it was safe for pregnancy, i just had to wean myself off it by the time i am 7 months. I decided to stop taking it bc i was worried about the risk to the baby. I have been really anxious lately and i was thinking about starting my medicine again. I was wondering if anyone has been on anti-anxiety meds during pregnancy. Thank You!i went off the medication under my drs supervision, and if i started again i would talk to my dr before. I just wanted to know other womens experiences. more

Voting Question: Do you agree with my theory?

What can create a lifetime drunk...I am sure there are many ways, but here is one.....an incurable disease, coupled with severe pain that does not allow sleep, coupled with a nervous disorder, which never stops, because the medications for the nervous disorder, such as benzodiazapams, stop working after awhile (a few years...too addictive)...person become desperate for sleep and escape from the anxiety and pain...turns to alcohol, which adds to the effect of the tranquilizers (at least for awhile...until the person becomes addicted to alcohol as well!) Afraid this is happening to me...my doctors are useless...I have told them over and over again the medicines they have prescribed no longer work.....all they do is up the dosage....thus increasing the addiction......my life is being ruined...have tried detox, with no real relief, since the original pain that caused the nervous breakdown is still there (joint and bone degeneration)...and is now coupled with POVERTY....trying to live on SS disability....means one meal a day, basically...to barely keep a roof over my head in a slum......this may all sound like a pity party, but is sadly true......doctors have given up on me, and me on them.....anyone care to offer any advice or comment? The benzos are also destroying my mind....my short term memory...and anti-depressants have only added to the suffering. Now crying out to God (or your "higher power", as the 12 step programs would call HIM).....cannot seem to get through even to Him....God help me. more

Resolved Question: 14 year old girl on anti depressent?

my physciatrist has prescribed me a mild dose of an anti depressant im not exactly sure what kind bc i didn't get it yet but i think its zoloft. im taking it for depression and social anxiety. could this medicine give me any bad effects? how should i expect to feel and do you think i should take it? more

Resolved Question: What is the best way to get a prescription for benzodiazepines long term?

I have social anxiety disorder, and these are the only medicines I've found that work. Are there any types of doctors that are more likely to go about prescribing them? How do you go about this? Please don't tell me to take anti-depressants because they don't work well enough for me. more

Resolved Question: Anti-anxiety/depression medicine or Bi-polar medicine?

I have anxiety, OCD, and have trouble sleeping. I am also bulemic. I am seeing a therapist and so far it has not been working. My doctor has prescribed the following: Prestiq, Wellbutrin, Ativan, Lexapro (?), years ago I tried prozac and I think that it was making me depressed. I am currently taking Zyprexa. One of the main side effects is weight gain. I have no idea why he would prescribe a bulemic with a weight gaining medicine. I am 142 lbs. Any suggestions on medicine? more

Resolved Question: How does Lorazepam Withdrawl work?

I've taken Ativan for about 4 years for panic disorder and generalized anxiety. I'm now on a extremely high dosage. I take 7mg a day which I'm guessing is a very high dose. I take .5 mg 5 times during the day as needed 2mg when I get home and 2.5 mg at bed time (all this by doctors advice.) I've taken it so long I feel the anti-anxiety benefits but I no longer get sedated or feel any form of euphoria which is fine because that's not why I take it. Now my question is When I do choose to start withdrawl how will the doctors do it. What medicines do they prescribe. I'm just curious as to how it will work so I know what to expect in the future. Thanks! more