I don't use Risperdal because of the increased risk of neurological side-effects, and increased prolactin interfering with hormones, including estrogen. Lexapro is good for anxiety,...
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I have been taking 3mg of Xanax daily for anxiety for 2 years. I have been diagnosed with agoraphobia. Are there any options for medication besides SSRI's and SNRI's? They seem to make my anxiety worse. I've also had cognitive behavioral treatment with little success. Please help me with any options for overcoming my fears.
Recovery from agoraphobia requires a good understanding of what it is, proper breathing test.askdrjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/Anxiety_Handout.pdf and complete desensitization. SSRI's/SNRI's are not required unless you are unable to...
I need information on Geodon. Is it anti-anxiety or mostly an antidepressant? My doctor wants to put me on it but I am worried about side-effects.
Geodon is a medication with a lot of issues so that it is not one of my first choices. It is a good antimanic mood...
I have Mitral Valve Prolapse and also have ADD. I have just been prescribed Vyvanse. In the afternoon I have experienced difficulty getting a deep breath and also tiredness in my left arm. I have also had pain in my lower abdomen. I take Toprol for the MVP. I have been taking Vyvanse for 2 weeks. Could the Vyvanse be causing these side-effects?
Vyvanse has less effect on the cardiovascular system than Adderall but all stimulants have possible cardiovascular side-effects. You should stop taking it and see if...
Is Benadryl addictive? How can you wean off of it? Can it cause gastrointestinal problems?
Addiction means continued use in spite of negative consequences. In this sense Benadryl addiction is not known to be a common problem. Since it can...
I am a 40 year old woman who has finally decided to do something about my ADHD. A psychiatrist has prescribed Vyvanse, but I haven't filled the prescription because of side- effect concerns.
Vyvanse is a new delivery system for a medication we have used for 70 years. Extra precaution needs to be taken with CV issues like...
I don't know why I am still on Adderall. I am so tired and depressed, unexcited, and don't even feel like reading the Bible, much less have the energy or passion to make the world a better place. I have been on Adderall for 14 years and I feel a little frazzled. Does long term use of amphetamines cause brain damage?
I have many patients who do great on 60-90 mg of Adderall per day and have for up to 13 years. Anybody like yourself who...
Will I always need Lexapro and Klonopin if I successfully go through cognitive behavioral therapy?
It partly depends on what you're taking the medications for. Uncomplicated panic disorder without agoraphobia has the highest rate of complete remission. Severe obsessive compulsive...
I am bipolar two and when I started taking Lamictal it worked great. But it may have caused vasculitis of my skin. I had acne bumps all over my legs and also encountered a "break out" on my face.
Serious adverse rashes can occur with Lamictil but it is rare. Most reactions are mild - they go away when the Lamictal is stopped and many...
Is it safe for a 5 year old to wear the patch (Daytrana) and is it safe to cut the patch in half to reduce the dose?
I have just posted an article on preschoolers and ADHD: test.askdrjones.com/2007/09/06/behavioral-treatment-for-adhd-in-preschoolers/ Most research in preschoolers is with methylphenidate even though it is only FDA approved...