I have severe anxiety (Agorophbia) for 41 years from being druged at a party back in 1969, I'm now 58 years old. I've tried, hypnosis, books, head doctors, herbs, etc, don't waste your time or money on these things for many years, like I did. This is a REAL ILLNESS contrary to what people tell you. The doctors will give you some paxel or celexa and send you home to get rid of you. Unless you have...
This medication was given to me by my PCP, most likely based on poor judgement. It instantly threw me into a heavy depression, and worsened my condition. I was unnable to move, or get out of bed, or go to work or eat for five days. I felt hopeless, listless, and chronicly sleepy/drowsy. I even took a Provigil one of those days in an attempt to stay awake and fell asleep anyways. I quickly decided ...
Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/9/2007
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/8/2007
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I have been taking a sub theraputic dose to help mange hot flashes related to menopause and it has worked wonderfully. I have experienced some weight gain. Don't know if it's the meds or the menopause. HIghly recommend if Dr. ok's it for you personally.
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11/7/2007
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helps with anger management
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wondering | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/5/2007
Condition: Other
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I have been using this for sleepwalking for years and to this date I have not sleptwalked since.Thank God for that.
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thinkman | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/4/2007
Condition: Tourette's
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Along with Paxil, Clonazepam has reduced my anxiety level to ZERO. Nothing can control the symptoms of Tourettes completely, but this has been a real boon to my happiness and social life. Side effects include some loss of sex drive and some lethargy - the later of which can be overcome with a cup of coffee. The side effects have diminished with time, and the benefits remain.
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Sugarbooger1203 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/1/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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I am prescribed .5 twice a day and I've been taking it for about 4 months. When I first started taking it, I noticed a big difference, but the longer I take it the less effective it seems to be. I feel like I already need to have my dosage increased. But it does work, I am just unsure of how well it works long term.
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unknown | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
10/30/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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After taking this drug for about a month, it stopped workind for me, I had to increase my dose. I am still on it and fear withdrwal symtoms.
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panic attacker | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/29/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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I take 2MG at the first sign of a panic attack and it's gone within 30 minutes to an hour. I don't have to visit the ER anymore thanks to this drug. I've never become dependent on this drug. I only take it when I have a panic attck. Works everytime.
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Anonymous |
10/29/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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This med took me down a gear for a Panic Disorder.
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hXc_daddy | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/27/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder, Adjunct Treatment
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I am using this drug for anxiety and my bipolar, and my mother is as well. The only problem is my dependency on this drug. If you dont take it constantly, you are going to have a huge problem. But when taken regularly, which i do, it works miracles.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/24/2007
Condition: Epileptic Seizure
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I was diagnosed with seizures in 2004. I have been on everything from depakote to topamax. None could control my condition as well as this drug. Very happy with the results.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/24/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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I have used this medicine for almost five years now. It works very well for my panic disorder. I do have dizziness but my attacks are so severe that I would rather be dizzy once in awhile then deal with the attack. My attacks are so bad I have required 5 shots of Ativan in the ER. I break a 1mg tablet in four and take one part in the morning, afternoon & at night. It does not make me tired that way. I have tried many, many medications. This one in the small doses I described seems to be the one that works best for me. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/24/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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possible sexual side effects but my anxiety has descreased. I only take one pill at bedtime.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/22/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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Betty | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/21/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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When I first sarting taking this medication it helped extremelly well. Now that I have been on it for almost two years I am finding that I have become dependant on it and I am having trouble weaning off of it. Nonethless, it is the only medication that helps when I am having a panic attack and anxiety!
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/18/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder, Adjunct Treatment
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I take this with lamictal for bipolar, as well as for anxiety attacks. It has worked better than any other medication I have been prescribed.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/17/2007
Condition: Other
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prescribed 4 anxiety-not sure how well it works.
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jandjvt | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/16/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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Works well but not covered by any insurance.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/15/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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This is the only medication that completely controled my panic attacks.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
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