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 ...
overworked mom | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/9/2007
Condition: Other
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Struggled to find a drug that worked for me until I found a Doctor that actually listened Now I have no problems going to sleep or calming down. This drug is a miracle in my eyes
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charlieCPhT | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/9/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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Just taking one at night helps me relax and feel at ease when I am restless the most.
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ZIGSTER | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/8/2007
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AFTER BEING BIT BY AN UNKNOWN SPIDER,I STARTED EXPERIENCING VERY SEVERE RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME (RLS) SINCE THE SPIDER'S BITE AFFECTED MY NERVOUS SYSTEM PERMANENTLY FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS NOW.I HAVE BEEN TAKING THIS DRUG FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS NOW AND MY RLS IS BARELY AFFECTING MY SLEEPING
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ercamppeterson | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/8/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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This works very well for immediate action. Depending on how bad the panic attack I will take a whole pill, otherwise I will break it in half. Have not found it habit forming. I only take it when I need it. It has been a life saver in some pretty sticky situations.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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WORKS WELL....
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Anonymous |
10/2/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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I can't take this unless I'm going to sleep as it knocks me out even at a 1mg dosage. Seems a bit addictive, or at least habit forming. And, it has caused some facial hair growth.
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Sleepy | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/1/2007
Condition: Other
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Have taken nightly for sleep for 8-10 years. That sounds pretty bad but at least I sleep now.
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hespera513 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/30/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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I have found this medication does not work for me at all. I have even tried higher doses by my doctor, still nothing... I cannot seem to find anything to help. I have also found that this medication makes me mean. I have Anxiety and Panic Attacks, along with Post Traumatic Stress.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
9/27/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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I take this medicine at night with Trazodone and it is very effective. I get to sleep all night.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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it worked well but it made me tired when combined with another medicine.
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KustomKoi | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/26/2007
Condition: Other
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I only started the medication today and have no idea if it will work for me or not. So far,I cannot tell that the two dpses I have taken have eased my symptoms at all.
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kidsmalls | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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This medication works very well for me. I have one small complaint though...when I miss a dose, I have severe dizziness and find it very hard to get through the day...it makes me feel physically ill if I don't take this medicine. I wish I knew this side effect before I started taking it...hopefully this post helps someone else ask the right questions before taking this medicine.
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Frank | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/23/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.3
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This medication works weel for me.I take it as needed. On average 5 days per week. I am always careful to not rely too much on the drug.It is good to have something that relieves tne anxiety and following panic attacks when needed. It improves the quality of my life.Be careful where it is kept. Many know that this medication is abused by some and has street value. I wish it came in a time realease.
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Amber | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/23/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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It makes hard days approachable and panic attacks mostly subside. Take with caution, I find it's easy to rely on. Always get a second or third opinion if you disagree with the doseage.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/22/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder, Adjunct Treatment
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leslie | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/20/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder, Adjunct Treatment
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mike | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/20/2007
Condition: Seizures with Irregular Muscle Contractions
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this drug has helped me so much, thank you
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collettejeanne | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Other
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I have been under a tremedous amount of stress, so my doctor gave it to me for my anxiety. My anxiety has caused my blood pressure to skyrocket. I have always had normal blood pressure. I take the medication, and it calms me down so I can handle the every day things that are making my life so hard to deal with. I do not like to take any medications as a rule, but I feel for right now, this is what I need. Either that or end up hospitalized for having something serious happen due to the blood pressure. Hopefully things will soon get back on track(I am in the mortgage business,hense the stress) Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
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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 to discontinue the use of this medication. It was prescribed to me for anxiety and I highly recommend that if your PCP prescribes this to you for that reason, take it as needed as opposed to the dosing I was instructed to follow which was two 0.5 mg pills daily, in addition to 20 mg Lexapro which I am considering coming off of as well. --Not to mention, none of this helped to ease my anxiety. Read More Read Less
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