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Anxiety continues after trying 5 different meds

Posted by cabinfever @cabinfever, Aug 10, 2012

I was on Celexa for 5 years and then got into trouble. I tried Lexapro, Paxil, Effexor and now on Prozac. All of the meds created side effects I could not handle. Also some especially Effexor very difficult to get off of. Many side effects when you lower the doze. Been told Effexor the worst one to stop taking. Not sure what else to take or where to go. Anyone else relate to this. Would like to hear from you. I have been told I am very sensitive to meds and do not handle them as well as most people do. Considered going cold turkey but doc so far would not recomend. Like poker every day as to my problems for the day. Some days headache, others stomach or feet. Hope someone has had the same experience

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worthyangel2012 | @worthyangel2012 | Aug 30, 2012
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@wilkins905

No one has mentioned CYMBALTA///JUST MAYBE THIS WILL HELP

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i had to go off Cymbalta it didnt work for me i also am having problems with it and am switching to paxil

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cabinfever | @cabinfever | Aug 30, 2012
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@worthyangel2012

i had to take a 14day break from medication to see if i can get my body to accept my new med but i would talk to you dr before doing it ..

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that is about where I am. will talk to dr about going off everything and then start over. or see how I do without meds.

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bmunoz | @bmunoz | Aug 31, 2012
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No one has mentioned CYMBALTA///JUST MAYBE THIS WILL HELP

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I had serious problems with Cymbalta (aggression). I now just trey keeping busy and making friends.

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cabinfever | @cabinfever | Aug 31, 2012
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No one has mentioned CYMBALTA///JUST MAYBE THIS WILL HELP

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keeping busy is important as that is the only way I find relief when thinking about what you are doing you can not be thinking about your anxiety thanks for the response

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birdlynn | @birdlynn | Sep 5, 2012
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@roxie43

Hello,
Most of the meds that you have taken are for depression with a little relief for anxiety. If you are anxious perhaps you should be prescribed an actual anti-anxiety: ativan, klonopin, xanax etc... Yes, these meds do cause side effects and withdrawals but the meds should be reduced slowly until one gets to the lowest dose and another one has been implemented.. I wish you the best and express your concerns to your doc ok??
Hugs,
Rox

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I too, am sensitive to drugs, and I have only tried, Paxil, Lexapro, and Zoloft. It only lasted two days, as I couldn't tolerate the side effects. Now I have been prescribed, Prozac, 10ml, but I am afraid to take it. It sits in my cubboard, I am so afraid of having a bad trip. How did you do on Prozac??

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birdlynn | @birdlynn | Sep 5, 2012
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@nellma41

I've had experience with major depression recurring over 15 years. I've had very good results from treatment with prozac. Lately I've had trouble sleeping and was put on ambien. this helped tremendously however, it seemed to exacerbate my anxiety and panic attacks. I called the doctor right away and my meds were changed. Prozac dose was increased and Trazadone was added at night. I havent needed to take xanax since this change nor have I experienced any panic attacks. I did experience side affects for the first two weeks of changed dose but once getting through that period I feel so much better. Adjusting to new meds or new dosage takes a little bit of time to adjust to. During this phase an anti anxiety drug helps. Yoga is also a wonderful help all around.

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Does prozac interfere with sleep??

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birdlynn | @birdlynn | Sep 5, 2012
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@nellma41

I've had experience with major depression recurring over 15 years. I've had very good results from treatment with prozac. Lately I've had trouble sleeping and was put on ambien. this helped tremendously however, it seemed to exacerbate my anxiety and panic attacks. I called the doctor right away and my meds were changed. Prozac dose was increased and Trazadone was added at night. I havent needed to take xanax since this change nor have I experienced any panic attacks. I did experience side affects for the first two weeks of changed dose but once getting through that period I feel so much better. Adjusting to new meds or new dosage takes a little bit of time to adjust to. During this phase an anti anxiety drug helps. Yoga is also a wonderful help all around.

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Does prozac interfere with your ability to sleep?

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cabinfever | @cabinfever | Sep 5, 2012
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@nellma41

I've had experience with major depression recurring over 15 years. I've had very good results from treatment with prozac. Lately I've had trouble sleeping and was put on ambien. this helped tremendously however, it seemed to exacerbate my anxiety and panic attacks. I called the doctor right away and my meds were changed. Prozac dose was increased and Trazadone was added at night. I havent needed to take xanax since this change nor have I experienced any panic attacks. I did experience side affects for the first two weeks of changed dose but once getting through that period I feel so much better. Adjusting to new meds or new dosage takes a little bit of time to adjust to. During this phase an anti anxiety drug helps. Yoga is also a wonderful help all around.

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no gives me headaches I just got back the results of a great blood test called Cytochrome P450 (CYP 450) go to Mayo Clinic web site for details. The resutla tells which anxiety drugs are good for body and which are bad based on your DNA TPredits whether a drug is likeyly to relieve your symptoms and if it is likely to cause bothersome side effects. great tool.

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RavenLocke | @ravenlocke | Sep 7, 2012
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@wilkins905

No one has mentioned CYMBALTA///JUST MAYBE THIS WILL HELP

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Good Sugestion. I took it for a while myself.

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RavenLocke | @ravenlocke | Sep 7, 2012

How are you doing now? I STRONGLY reccomend to never COLD TURKEY any meds that you be taking. I speak from experience. Its exactly what I imagine "Drug Addict Withdrawals" must feel like! I have been on meds for half my life. I feels like I've ran the gammet twice over. lol My Dr. says I have a very high tolerance for meds. If you need a friend to talk to...you're in luck...cuz I do too.

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