Reviews about Anxiety Medicine

nanas99 says "Helps you to relax and sleep" about Alprazolam (Generic Xanax)

nanas99 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:19:41 GMT

Although I no longer take medicine I used alprozolam for a number of years. It is a great medication if you feel anxious and have trouble sleeping. I suffer from sever anxiety and often have anxiety attacks that would literally cause heart palpatations. The doctor prescribed me alprozolam and it works wonders. It calms me down and helps to alleviate the chest pain.

I often have insomnia due to my stress. The alprozolam allowed me to relax and get to sleep. Plus I stayed asleep instead of waking up every few hours.

Alprozolam works just as good as the brand name. Plus it is a whole lot cheaper.

I also like how small the pills are. I sometimes have trouble swallowing large pills. The alprozolam is very small so I have no problem taking them. Although they are so small that they can be easy to loose if you drop them.

The biggest disadvantage to it is how groggy they can make you. Its hard to keep up with your kids when you are taking these because all you really want to do...

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mspw says "Saved my life!" about Alprazolam (Generic Xanax)

mspw — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:25:23 GMT

I used to have about 12 panic attacks per day. I must have been burning an awful lot of calories because I have gained substantial weight since the beginning of using this medication.

Despite all the controversy over alprazolam and its addictiveness, it has been well-worth it to me. I have been taking relatively moderate doses of .5-1mg once to twice daily. Several years ago I was taking much more, about 1-2mg 1-3 times a day. I did develop a bit of an addiction but was able to titrate down off it without too much difficulty.

I also take Zoloft for my depression and coming off of that medication has been by-far harder than coming of alprazolam.

I do not subscribe to the use of the XR version of this drug since its short-action. It wears-off in about 4 hours and I am free to exercise and be more active. At low-doses, such as 1mg or less, I am fully functional, even if somewhat less-active.

I highly recommend this medication, if approved by your doctor, to treat panic...

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Priya2 says "So relaxing you'll fall asleep!" about Clonazepam Klonopin

Priya2 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:08:18 GMT

As far as I know, Klonopin/clonazepam is the mildest of the benzodiazopines, a family of drugs that treat anxiety and include Xanax, Ativan, and a few others.

I began taking clonazepam after many years of being on Xanax. Xanax pretty much knocked me on my behind--I'd be sleep within minutes of taking it and groggy the whole next day. I needed something that would help my anxiety while still allowing me to function.

If I am feeling really, REALLY anxious, I can take clonazepam and go on with my day. But if it's night time, or I haven't been sleeping well, the drug will make me fall asleep. That may or may not be a good thing. I have used the drug just to help me sleep. However, it does not give me as bad or long-lasting of a hangover as Xanax did. I think what this drug does best is help me fall asleep when I'm tired, but I can't get my mind to shut off.

I should mention that I am very sensitive to drugs, and that the way I react to this drug may not be very common. Overall,...

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sageinca says "I am so glad I researched the truth about Paxil !" about Paxil Antidepressant

sageinca — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:51:59 GMT

I have recently developed anxiety. I am not one to take meds at all, but my anxiety was really starting to concern me. I have no problems with depression and am a pretty happy go lucky kind of person besides when my anxiety starts to stir up and then I can not control it. I went to the doctor yesterday and explained my problem, she prescribed Paxil. She stated that I would have few side mild side effects starting off and to give it at least 4 weeks to allow it to work. Well I took my first pill yesterday evening at 5pm and a hour and half later I felt like I was on drugs. I felt so disoriented, wild eyed, nauseated, dizzy, just horrible. Not to mention I had a very hard time sleepying it off. It is now 7:30pm about 26 and half hours later and I can still feel it lingering in my system. Granted I feel much better now. I have read soooo many reviews on this and I can't BELIEVE what people are going through because of this drug. I will not touch it again with a ten foot pole nor any...

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Imagoofygirl says "This drug has been a life saver for me on many occasions!! " about Alprazolam (Generic Xanax)

Imagoofygirl — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:17:49 GMT

Anxiety is never a welcoming feeling to its sufferers. It hits when it wants to and it does not care the time nor place that it hits. I have suffered with anxiety and panic attacks since I was a teenager. They are horrible and I will tell you, there are times I didn't think I was going to make it. Thankfully, Xanax or its generic name, Alprazolam, was prescribed for me from one of my doctors. While Alprazolam did make me a tad sleepy the first couple of times I took it, I figure I would much rather be sleepy than dealing with that unwelcome feeling that anxiety leaves its victim with.

If any one is not sure what medication is best for their anxiety disorder then they should definitely speak with their physician but for me, there was no second guessing Xanax. Alprazolam is the medication for me when it comes to handling my anxiety and panic disorder.

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jlowe308 says "High and Delsuional" about Seroquel Medication

jlowe308 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:51:46 GMT

I was prescribed Seroquel awhile back because I couldnt sleep and I am one of the unfortunate people of the world to have bipolar disorder also known as manic depression they just found a new word for it.I want get into the emaning just know it is an alternate for manic depression.This drug is an antipsychotic used to treat this and it is one of many.This one is unlike most of the rest this one is far different.These come in pill form all the way up to 800 miligrams and if you cant sleep then this is the drug of choice for you.The first time I took this I became violent and I got so mad that I threw the vacume cleaner just because I was so high and couldnt come down that it aggrivated me.This pill will make you higher than any pain killer or any street drug that you can find and it is all thanks to science and the miracle cure.I called my doctor because no one wanted ot be around me.I was so mean and everything set me off.They called me in and upped the medication even though on a small...

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tikkipep says "Paxil has helped me live a normal life." about Paxil Paroxetine

tikkipep — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:54:30 GMT

The anti-anxiety medication Paxil has literally changed my life since it was first prescribed to me by my doctor when I was 17 yrs old. I have always been a "glass is half empty" type of person my entire life. I, as well as my family have always assumed it was just my personality. To some extent it was and still is. I had a "normal" childhood and a loving family. My brother and sisters were generally happy kids growing up but I wasn't for some reason. I wasn't abused and I didn't face any tragedies. I imagined terrible scenarios every day that were very unlikely to happen. If my mom or dad were more than 10 mins. late picking us up from school, I immediately assumed they were in a car accident. Thoughts like this were normal to me. When I was 17 yrs old, I fell into a scary, deep depression. I felt a small cyst while showering that I automatically seld-diagnosed as a cancerous tumor. I became a hypochondriac immediately. I suffered panic attacks for days after and constantly thought...

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dmdifalco says "Paxil Taken Correctly Does the Trick" about Paxil Antidepressant

dmdifalco — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:04:36 GMT

I was diagnosed with Chronic concurrent depression at the age of 24 (almost 30 years ago) and I also suffered from severe anxiety or panic attacks. At that time, I had to take atleast two medications to stabilize my chemical imbalances. I also was on a pretty high dosage of each drug. Paxil to me has proven to be a wonder drug. I am extremely happy that it combats the depression along with the anxiety and it's the first time in years where I am on a very low dosage. I was quite concerned entering menopause with a chemical imbalance but it's been rather easy for me, probably because of the anti-depressant "Paxil" which I've already been on. Yes, I agree that there are withdrawal symptoms that is why it is so imperative that you don't take yourself off without the aide of your physician and that you don't miss a dosage. In my case, my disorder is ongoing so I will be on medication the rest of my life. If you take it like the doctor prescribes...there are wonderful results. ...

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njchicaa says "Xanax relieves my anxiety... and puts me to sleep." about Alprazolam (Generic Xanax)

njchicaa — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:58:30 GMT

I'm a pretty mellow and laid-back person, but there are times in my life when I have to deal with anxiety. I've tried throwing back a few drinks, taking a Benadryl, and aromatherapy, among other things. Some of my attempts were better than others, but unfortunately they (read: having a few drinks) weren't suitable for work.

When I finally visited the doctor to discuss my work-related panic attacks, she prescribed Xanax. The generic version is Alprazolam and that is what the pharmacy dispensed. My prescription was for 0.5 mg and she told me to take a pill whenever I felt exceptionally anxious. She also suggested that carrying the bottle of pills in my purse. Maybe just knowing that I had the Xanax with me would help to relieve the anxiety...

It's a nice thought and it did work on some days, but there were other times when I needed to actually ingest the tablets. You can't take Alprazolam in conjunction with alcoholic beverages, other sedatives/muscle relaxers, or--believe...

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moosie2797 says "Miricle drug for me" about Seroquel Medication

moosie2797 — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:28:47 GMT

I was told over 10 years ago I was Bipolar, a form of depression that can has extreme highs and lows and mood swings. I have Bipolar with hallucinations. I have been on a number of different medications thorough out the years and most worked for some symtoms and not much for others and having to deal with all the risky side effects. A few years ago I was in the middle of a manic episode that left me not really knowing what I was doing or even remembering what I had done. I become so desperate for the hallucinations to stop I took another medications with out being able to remember that I had already taken some. With in several hours I had taken the whole box of pills which had just been filled the day before. I was taken to the hospital with a over dose and hallucinations so bad. After all the stuff they have to do to clean your system out of the drug I took the Doctor on call put me on Seroquel. This medication has been like a miracle drug for me. I was able to come...

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madmorgh says "Klonopin has cured me in more ways than I can imagine!" about Clonazepam Klonopin

madmorgh — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:03:03 GMT

I've experienced severe anxiety since a very young age - my parents sent me to a few different psychologists as a child and again as a teenager, but they never seemed to have the ability to "cure" my nonstop anxiety. As I became an adult, the anxiety worsened and literally took over my life. I worried about everything all day and couldn't stop no matter what I tried. My anxiety had a mind of its own.

I eventually decided to see a psychiatrist who naturally diagnosed me with GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder). He originally prescribed Xanax, which I was on for about 5 years. It seemed to work well, but I gained a tolerance to it far too quickly and it became ineffective far sooner than I had hoped. I wasn't aware of other options at the time, so I continued to take it, mainly because it was a mental habit by that time.

After a few years, I finally mentioned to my doctor that it was pretty much worthless to continue prescribing it as it wasn't working anyway, and he asked me if I would...

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jolyramirez says "seroquel only if really needed" about Seroquel Medication

jolyramirez — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:43:46 GMT

the product that i am going to review is going to be the product as known as seroqul. given by the psych doctors all over the world. this pill varies in milligrams but the affect is the same. i was on this for quite some time and i had many muscle spasms and toe cramps cravings in mid mornings and if the dose was to high i would just dose right off. slurred speech and cotton mouth is to be expected with this product but the most negative thing this pill has to offer is the fact that you gain alot of weight taking it. i guess here are some of the side affects that i experienced. jimmy legs, is where you have the urge to move un controllable movements in the leg muscle. besides the fact that you have to be psychoatic to receive this like my self i really didnt feel that it did me any good. well, if you consider being knocked out all day a success story than i guess this is the pill you want. but me having small children in the home and being a home maker this pill did not work out for me....

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darlyn63 says "Xanax has helped me! " about Xanax XR vs Short Acting Xanax

darlyn63 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:59:23 GMT

My Doctor prescribed Xanax. For years I had been suffering from Anxieties. First time I had a episode was when my husband was in the hospital, a friend bought me coffee and a brownie. Since then it must of set it off, all the caffeine, waiting and worrying about the surgery. The doctor ahead of time said it would only last around 45 minutes, well the surgery took over twice as long. The doctor who was very good, explained to me afterwards why, I could actually understand him, he talked to me like a real person. Anyhow his appendix had been leaking, and the tip was gangrene. It had adhered to his liver and intestines so all that had to be cleaned out, and took longer then expected.

I would go up to the hospital and walk him, which he didn't want to do. But you have to for blood-clots not to form. Or at least try and prevent them from forming. The second day after surgery I took him for one of his walks, he goes watch out..from behind me a code blue bed came by. I got a glance at the persons...

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spotgift says "Life changing" about Prozac Antidepressant

spotgift — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:24:53 GMT

Prozac is not for everyone but it helped me change my life. I could barely manage work and getting supper on the table before seeing my m.d. and him prescribing this drug.

I went from barely surviving to excelling at work, going back to college, growing a garden, learning to sew, all while taking care of my children and step children.

It did not make me feel drugged or hyper it just made me feel normal again. Able to deal with life instead of trying to sleep it away.

Before trying it I had suicidal thoughts and would often sit at the side of a river wondering how deep it was and if I drove in would it be deep enough to drown me or would I just ruin my car.

I no longer have such thoughts and am living life and enjoying my children like I should. My husband saw a profound difference in me and is very pleased that I sought help.

Some people do not have the same results but I believe it's worth trying.

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ses1973 says "very good medicine, too expensive" about Seroquel Medication

ses1973 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:06:48 GMT

I have been taking Seroquel for 5 years now. I started out taking 25 mg three times a day and now five years later I take 200 mg once every night. I used to lay awake at night unable to stop thinking long enough to relax and go to sleep. It was the most horrible feeling. Seroquel was the answer to my racing thoughts. Not being able to sleep has to be one of the worst feelings I have ever had. I had insurance when I started taking it so everything was great. Then I had a rude awakening. I lost my insujrance and when I went to pick up my rx it was like 700.00. I couldn't belive it. I dont understand how something that helps people so much can cost this much money. Needless to say I couldn't afford that kind of money. I would buy a few here and a few there. Luckily I received insurance again and that price dropped. So although it is a great, lifesaving, medication, the downfall (and i mean huge downfall) is that the average person cant afford it without insurance. ...

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morg326 says "Prozac (fluoxetine) helps to control my anxiety." about Prozac Antidepressant

morg326 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:51:26 GMT

I am currently a big fan of Prozac, and am taking 20mg a day of the generic called Fluoxetine. I was diagnosed with General Anxiety disorder in October of 2007, and had been having anxiety attacks with symptoms of feeling anxious, tightness of the chest, overall uneasy feeling, nausea, inability to cope with the situation, etc. Originally I was prescribed given Xanax by a GI doctor, and then Paxil by my general physician, and it worked well for me for about 6 months. Unfortunately I started to have uncomfortable side effects, especially weight gain, so I requested my doctor prescribe me a different type of medication. I started Prozac towards the end of 2008, and found that it started working very well! I was not experiencing the same side-effects of Paxil (weight gain, fatigue during the day, insomnia at night, night sweats), and felt that the medication was effective in treating my condition. I have also experienced less random anxiety attacks while on Prozac then when I was on Paxil....

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kt047 says "Luvox CR gave me a complex about SSRIs" about Luvox CR Fluvoxamine Maleate

kt047 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:27:26 GMT

Luvox CR was the first SSRI I was prescribed, and it was almost my last until my doctor tried Zoloft as an alternative SSRI for anxiety. I know that SSRIs are very individualized, but I must say that this medication provided no relief for anxiety. I can't speak about depression, but I'm convinced it perpetuated my anxiety to the point where I had to be prescribed Xanax 1mg at night!

In addition to being ineffective, Luvox CR has some really nasty side effects. The dry mouth, INSOMNIA, and dizziness were enough to send me back to my doctor to find another medication. I should also mention that these symptoms lasted for the entire three months I was prescribed Luvox CR. I would definitely not recommend this to anyone that is prescribed an SSRI for anxiety, because it makes the symptoms associated with anxiety worse. Trust me, it's not worth the symptoms nor the time. Always ask your doctor about medication. I wish I did after taking Luvox.

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wtfspiderpig says "Its okay" about Seroquel Medication

wtfspiderpig — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:47:50 GMT

I was on seroquel for about a year for "bi polar disorder" later re-diagnosed as "schizophrenia" later rediagnosed for "schizoaffective" I have been on a lot of medication for things like this and so far seroquel is the only thing that has been successful. Given individual results are totally different- i had no problem with weight gain or any other side effects EXCEPT sleepyness. it is IMPOSSIBLE to wake up, you're tired all day, and eventually i went off of it because i couldnt stay awake in order to enjoy my life without the affects of my disorder. so what was the point? Dont get me wrong-when it comes to managing symptoms-its awesome. When it comes to tolerability-it just wasnt for me. Even after a mega amount of b vitamins and coffee-nothing.

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kt047 says "Xanax is the most effective anti-anxiety medication ever!" about Xanax XR vs Short Acting Xanax

kt047 — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:34:14 GMT

As a female adult with comorbid ADHD/anxiety, this has been the only medication that has been effective in eliminating anxiety attacks that have recently become more severe. I have only been on this medication for three months, but I can say that it is working, and I plan to continue to use this drug AS NEEDED for anxiety attacks.

I emphasize the AS NEEDED because this drug can be very addicting. I take 1 mg when I start feeling the physiological symptoms associated with anxiety attacks (i.e. cold sweat, increased heart rate, shaking, crying, etc). While I am aware that these feelings are "irrational," I am deeply disheartened by health care professionals that disregard this medication for patients who are suffering from anxiety. Fortunately, I have a doctor that does know my history and understands my health and immediately prescribed xanax for short-term treatment.

I must admit that I was a little apprehensive when I first took this medication, but after educating myself and ignoring...

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karenelizabeth22 says "Quality sleep, no "morning after" effects! Not addictive!" about Seroquel Medication

karenelizabeth22 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:27:14 GMT

After being on the medication round-a-bout, I finally discovered Seroquel! I've had sleeping problems for the last 7-8 years, tried everything out there. It's complicated, because I am in recovery from addiction and alcoholism, and regardless of what the company claims, most sleep aids ARE addictive. Seroquel is a great med for people in recovery, that need a sleep aid. It doesn't start cravings, it doesn't make you feel "high", and your tolerance level doesn't increase dramatically over time. I've been at the same dose (150mg pm) for over a year now, no increase! It has an added benefit of being a mood stabilizer as well, making it even more helpful for those with BiPolar Disorder (like myself) After 6 months of being on Seroquel, I no longer needed my anti-depressant! Talk to your doctor if you think this med might work for you! The only negative is the price, and there is not a generic yet.

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