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Any information on Clonazepam? ## Years ago I was given a small (don't remember color) pill to put under my tongue to combat anxiety. It worked fast and completely. In minutes I was calm and my body reactions to anxiety were gone. What could that have been? I am now on Effexor ER and would like to get off as it is addicting. ## Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that is most commonly used to treat anxiety, and panic disorders. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and mood changes. Ref: Clonazepam Information It is the one that was first available, years ago, in a sublingual tablet, like what you've described, however, is it the one that can be addictive, the Effexor you are currentl...

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I cry a lot and I have a lot of issues in my family that cannot be overcome (Health). I need something that makes me not so emotional and DOESNT make me gain weight. I just need something to make me calm down easier. Don't suggest Cymbalta, welbutrin or Lexapro- I've tried all of those and although they worked, Lexapro was the best- I gained too much weight! Thanks! ## Hello, Terryvasil! How are you doing? Have you tried Prozac/Fluoxetine, yet? It isn't know to cause the same weight gain that the others do, as a matter of fact, if someone is carrying a few extra pounds, it's actually been known to cause them some weight loss. Learn more Prozac details here. It's also an SSRI antidepressant that can help with anxiety and other mood issues. Other side effects it can ca...

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I WAS ON THE FENTANYL 50 MG PATCH FOR A LONG WHILE THEN WAS PUT ON A LOWER DOSE OF 25 MG AND THEN 12 MG TO SLOWLY TAKE ME OFF, AS I NO LONGER AM IN PAIN. BUT I HAVE HAD FEELINGS OF ANXIETY AND CAN'T SEEM TO CALM DOWN. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO CALM THESE ANXIOUS FEELINGS. OR DO I HAVE TO LET IT (THE ANXIETY) RUN IT'S COURSE?? ## Have you consulted your doctor? Sometimes they will prescribe a low dose Benzodiazepine, such as Xanax to be used for a short while. Other people have had success using something very mild, such as Benadryl. However, you need to check with your doctor to see what's right and safe for you to use. ## vERWON IS SPOT ON WITH ALL OF HIS ADVICE, ESP THE XANAX. Some people, like myself, have a paradox reaction to benedryl meaning that it makes them anxi...

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i have been prescribed it for high anxiety - is it good for this? ## Yes it's great for anxiety. I have tremors because of my anxiety and it works like a charm. I am taking 75mg twice a day and it really works. It helps me stay calm plus my tremors are under control. ## Hi just recently I've been suffering from anxiety, my doctor gave me alepam 15mg for the on set of anxiety attacks but I'm scared of taking one just incase it will increase my anxiety or give me that horrible sinking feeling you get, which is one of my symptoms to anxiety.

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A generic for Centrax - I think it is also available under the brand name Verstran? Does anyone else have more information on this drug? ## Quick question. I used to take xanax to calm down and it worked magic. Tried prazepam 10 mg tonight for the first time. 1 did not work so I took 1 more, yet that still does not seem to do it. If anyone is familiar with it could you advise whether 1 more would do it or if it can be mixed with herbal sleeping pills safely? I need to be up for work in 5 hours, so would also like to know when is the safe deadline to take it without feeling drowsy the next day? ## I would not suggest taking more than prescribed, due to the risk of possible overdose. The NIH warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, suc...

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although been away, sort of from addiction to substances for a few years,suffer from dreadful anxiety.has anyone ever successfully turned their lives around as far as anxiety is concerned with this drug,please?! ## What has your doctor advised you to use? Baclofen can have some calming effects, but it is really a muscle relaxant, so it isn't likely to completely treat anxiety. ## hi thanks for reply,psychiatrist is a leading doctor in the treatment of addiction/anxiety,and is taking me up to a 100mg a day,he professed to having had large successes in anxiety reduction in the use of this drug.have seen many stories of people going to much higher doses,where they reach a 'switch off' point for all addictions. it was a book, The End of My Addiction | Olivier Ameisen, MD, that s...

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I'm 40 and have had a spine operation about 6months ago. I have been given ciprolex 20mg which didn't help at all. My therapist prescribed Azor 0.5mg 3 times a day and african 1mg in severe panic. I've taken the razor about 2 hours ago and have had 2 major panic attacks since. I feel like I'm going insane and losing my mind. How do I cope with ? ## Just breathe. Don't try to fight it. It's impossible. Try to realize that it will pass. I know it's much easier said than done. I have massive panic attacks as well. You're not alone. You'll get through it. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. Splash some cool water on the back of your neck. Take your shirt off. Try to calmly pace instead of frantically moving around. If able, stand or si...

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What is the difference between anxiety and panic attacks? What is different between the two when it comes to depression? I was told they had the same characteristics. Could you identify them for me please? ## What is this tablet treated for orange in colour 30 mg mo and GOn other side ## I was taking nexito ten mg once daily for OCD and depression but I stopped it and today after a week I am restless and impatient I want to sleep and calm myself but can't what can I do now ## Anxiety Information Panic Attack/Disorder A simple summation is that anxiety is fretting, and worrying about things, while panic attacks involve full on freaking out, in various ways, due to something that has already happened, or may soon occur. The links I provided explain it more. Momo, why did you stop taki...

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Does this patch cause anxiety to become worse? ## The Flector patch contains the active ingredient Diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. There are no warnings included that suggest it can worsen anxiety, but medications can affect everyone differently. What has your doctor or pharmacist said about it? The most common side effects can include: nausea, headache and stomach irritation. Read more: ## I believe that it does. As soon as a began taking this medication, I experienced horrific nightmares and woke up with extreme chest pains and trouble calming down. After the first two nights of this, I will no longer mess with this drug. I have never experienced panic attacks such as this. I believe it was directly related to the drug. Are/ were your symptoms similar?

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in2007 i was in horrible anxiety i would pace for hours a doctor gave me cymbalta i d stop pacing but still with anxiety.the causes are my mothers health. failures in life. a neighbor who drove a extremely loud motorcycle around his yard for hours.They also mowed early in the day and have aloud truck constantly waking me up. Mental problems run on my mothers side of the family my father was the opposite he was the strongest person ive ever known ,the only thing he feared was getting cancer. Guess what he died of. My mother had been taking gabopentin desperate i tried one and it calmed me down completly ive tried many drugs and nothing has come close. Later my mother was in the nursing home with parkinsons and i was in danger of loosing money and my house there was gabopentin left i star...

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I was diagnosed with SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder) a common trait found in about 12-15% of the population. It is different for every person including me. I often suffer from anxiety/nervousness symptoms - sweaty palms, shaky jaw/mouth area, throbbing heart, shakiness, stuttering/trembling voice and so on. I have begun using Pur Bloka which successfully keeps these symptoms at bay for 80% of the day including when I attend University. However the problem is that I am susceptible to allergies which can affect my chest and cause tightness. The doctor said I should not take Pur Bloka everyday because it can have an affect on my chest. I almost ignored that advice and went on with it because it truly calms me, thus relieving stress and keeping symptoms at bay. My question now: Is their an al...

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i have a severe depression problem and my doctor has suggested restyl 0.25mg 3to 4 tab every night need to know is it a sleeping pills i had a problem of sleeping due to depression i used to sleep at around 4oclock almost every day and was hospitalised due to depression so the doctor prescribed its almost 3 months i am using these tablets and recently stopped consuming for 2 days and for my shock i could hardly sleep for two hours appro ## Restyl contains the active ingredient Alprazolam, which is a Benzodiazepine that's most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders, but yes, it can help with sleep issues, due to its sedative like effects. Learn more Alprazolam details here. And yes, if you've been taking it daily for several months, then suddenly stop, you will expe...

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I am in a very crucial stage in my life right now and an the single mother of four young children and I alsobcare for my mother, care for my children and also every household chore and i am at the point of no return. The only thing that can calms me is my alprazolam or lorazepam. All the stress duties have me hanging my thread. Please help me.

I have a severe anxiety for flying Urbanol did not work to keep me calm, Dr prescribed 0.5mg Alzam for me to take an hour before I get on the plane. will this work for my anxiety? Is an hour before the flight enough time or to much time.... ## Yes, this medication is used to treat such issues and it is always best to follow your doctor's instructions. The NIH warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and irritability. Did it work for you? Are you on any other medications?

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I was given Prozac for depression by my PTP but this sent me to the ER on the 4th day. I woke up vomiting, with dizziness, my legs were so weak, I had a cold and hot rush, and the worst head ache. After fluids, morphine, labs and a CT scan I was sent home and was told I had a stomach flu (smh). My psychiatrist said it was a violent reaction to Prozac. He also said my PTP shouldn't have prescribed an anti depressant. I was very paranoid and I've had really low moods followed by extreme energy and insomnia among other things. He prescribed Abilify a few days ago. First day, I had no effects. I was on the edge, paranoid and even had a huge argument with a complete stranger. That night I couldn't sleep, I felt so anxious and my heart felt like it would beat too fast. I was panic...

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Does anyone have experience of being treated with Dilantin for anxiety/depression/ADHD symptoms ? If so, could you advise me on dosage - Thanks ## Hope things have gotten better since you posted this. I have depression and anxiety as was adult ADD. I take patil. 10mg of Ativan as needed for the anxiety and to help me sleep when I can't calm my mind, and also Ritalin 10mg 2 times a day. The Ritalin being added really made a difference. I am not wanting to stay in bed. It has helped with my productivity and has helped me focus at work. I know this will not work for everyone but it sure did for me. ## I have taken Dilantin since I was 9 months old, then all kinds of drugs. Does anyone else have feedback after 10 years of Dilantin?

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I've been diagnosed with PTSD, Panic DIsorder with agoraphobia and Major Depression Disorder. Those like me tend to be very sensitive to brain meds because our brain's circuitry is wired to notice every little nuance of sensory changes. This chronic vigilance becomes both exhausting AND psychologically necessary for self-preservation. That's a trap. In other words we're used to being on guard but we need to not be on guard--anything that attempts to adjust this will cause paradoxical effects. So for example Xanax may initially cause agitation or anxiety as it switches the brain from on guard to calm. Calm is not familiar therefore psychologically it triggers anxiety while the med is doing what it's supposed to do. Lexapro targets the cerebellum and the thalamus--acco...

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I'd really you some Xanax to calm anxiety I have lost so many loved ones one in which I found in and the rest of them I had to watch that my dad from cancer my grandma from Asian my uncle from cancer anxiety levels high and I'm thinking I might have some depression I can't stop thinking about my dad or my uncle or brother-in-law or my grandma it's constantly non-stop on my mind and I've heard that that's the best thing for it so just let me know if you can help me or not and I'll quit bugging you ## You're not bugging anyone Sunny. What you need is some old fashioned therapy along with some possible medicine as well. It would be best to make an appointment with a Psychiatrist although a Psychologist can help you but without the medicine

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I was given dilaudid a year ago for rotator cuff surgery. My physical therapy was an incredibly challenging recovery with pain meds required and the vicadin was not enough. I have some leftover 4 mg of the dilaudid. Theoretically, and statistically it is recommended to throw out all unused pain medications. I am mindful not to take it daily. I have no side effects and no desire to take it on a daily basis. I have tried clonapin and ativan for anxiety and they feel most helpful as a sleeping aid. With my occasional (2 to 4 times a week) one 4 mg dilaudid, I feel relaxed, calm and incredibly productive. But I also feel like maybe I am an addict (in denial) and need to check myself into a rehab. In all honestly I have tried anti-depressants and the anxiety meds listed above and dilaudid do...

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Hi I have been suffering from anxiety attacks for the past year now my Dr gave me 0.50mg alzam which I took 1 at night to calm me as I get heart pulpitations esp at night when I have to go sleep. And when I run out I just go back to my Dr and he gives it to me freely without questions. Lately Im taking 0.25 at night and 0.25 when ever I feel anxious. I would like to stop but heard that you can suffer severe side effects when stopping cold turkey. I feel like I am more anxious now than I have been before taking the alzam and also I have developed either gerd or gastro because i have a constant tight feeling in my chest i feel nausea headaches and body aches and sometimes i just feel really ill and i also feel very tired and dont want to do anything but sleep.please tell me if this is fro...

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