Anxiety medication not working

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Avatar f tn I have realy high cortsol 1200 (200-700) and i was wondering if that could be the resone for the medication is not working (T4). Read that high cortsol would make RT3 high!! Do you think Adding T3, would be helpful?
Avatar f tn You saying you are an impatient person does not mean diddly. Just because you are impatient does not mean the medication is going to work faster for you. The reality is because you are impatient, you need to find things to occupy your mind. Start an exercise program, practice meditation, get outside and chop some wood. Anything that is going to take you away from sitting in your house feeling sorry for yourself. Like I said, we have all been where you are.
Avatar m tn It's not time top stop going then. Therapy can't be rushed. It's also possible the therapist you chose isn't right for you. It's possible CBT isn't the right form of therapy for you -- it's the gold standard for anxiety, insofar as there is one and there really isn't, but depression can be a different can of worms.
440680 tn?1205682375 SHOULD I START TAKING AN ANTI-ANXIETY MEDICATION ALONE or CAN I TAKE THE ZOLOFT AND ANTI-ANXIETY MEDS. AT THE SAME TIME? FEEDBACK WOULD BE GREAT. THANKS!
Avatar n tn Now, I started on Xanax because I had a lot of anxiety and stress myself. Then my doctor started me on an anti-anxiety/ anti-depressant medication in hope of taking me off the Xanax. I know you might not want to hear it, and believe me I don't like taking medication if I don't have to, but you might want to think about going on an anti-depressant that works on stress and anxiety symptoms.
Avatar f tn I still have bursts of anxiety some days but I have very severe anxiety. If your epileptic, I am not sure if you would be able to take this. Because it is also a seizure medicine as well. It also treats Bi-Polar disorder. I am not epileptic, I was a bit weird about taking an anticonvulsant but when you think about it, the medicine really just slows brain activity down to mellow you out. It doesnt mean you'll start having seizures. I hope this helps...
Avatar f tn Well, sometimes it's not a bad idea to get a new look on things by seeing a different psychiatrist. I don't know how far into your education you are, but if it's early in your college stay you're going to need help from time to time. If you're adamant about not seeing another shrink, try setting up a telephone appointment with you doc at home. There could be several things happening. It could be the drugs just aren't working as well anymore.
1348086 tn?1370783185 I know my Cymbalta is not working anymore. I am at 120 mg per day and my depression is so overwhelming I cannot think clearly. No appetite, crying, fatigued. My doctor, around three months ago, suggested I be put on Effexor along with slowly tapering off the Cymbalta, but I had a very bad reaction with taking both meds and we decided to just keep me on the Cymbalta. Something else has GOT to work. I can't live like this. Has this happened to anyone else?
Avatar f tn it lifted the depression quickly, after 1 month id gone from moderate to mild anxiety but 2 months on and its not helping much with the anxiety. The doc increased my dose to 100mg after a few weeks and then to 150mg because he said by now he hoped that the anxiety would have improved, That was two weeks ago and at first i thought it had taken the edge off and now im not so sure.
Avatar f tn I suggest that you take Zoloft for anxiety and not to add any other combo to overcome depression for which you can try rtms Just google it you will get more info
2080231 tn?1444933585 You may need a different type of antibiotic, usually after 4 days of medication it should be getting better. Ive had a few UTI's and the numbing medication only once, it really does help. I didnt take it while pregnant but its worth asking about; hopefully it gets better!
Avatar m tn When was the last time you saw your doctor about your anxiety? Did your doctor tell you to start taking the Ativan again?
Avatar f tn d already developed but stopped me from getting any new ones, An improvement, but far from getting rid of all my anxiety. For others, it does get rid of all their anxiety for as long as it still works. Best of results to you.
3183328 tn?1351183517 What works for one person may not work for another. Anxiety medication is a tool, not the solution. It can be a helpful tool, but ultimately this is yours to conquer, and there's no right or wrong selection across the board.
880512 tn?1249085122 While not very common, some people do and can take two different Benzos together. What I think your doctor may be trying to do is combine the Klonopin (long half life) with the Xanax (short half life) to give to a steady flow and lasting anti-anxiety effect. I only take Xanax at 3Mgs a day. (thats enough Xanax to put most people in a coma) But I have built a very high tolerance to the drug. Just be careful and don't get addicted like me.
1176986 tn?1264917842 The Fentanyl is a strong medication and while it works great for some it may not be the medicine for you. Are you taking a break through medication with it? Talk with your doctor and explain that it is not working and see what other options are available for you to try. All of us has been through this. It is very frustrating but once you find the right medications it will have been worth it. Your metabolism has a lot to do with how well a medication may or may not work for you.
Avatar n tn Hes up my dose to 50mg but is it a worry if it has suddendly stopped working? My neck on 1 side is to stiff to move but mainly occurs when I wake up but I know its not how I slept. Could you tell me if I would have to go under surgery at such a young age.
Avatar n tn Your body was not use to the new way the medication was introduced. I switched from pills to a patch which is much stronger. I was nauseated for at least a month until my body became adjusted to the meds. I feel that if you were to give the Morphine another chance, you may find very good relief. The Dilaudid in my opinion will be no different than the Morphine. All the Opiates will change your personality. They do with me. I am much more emotional than I ever use to be.