meds making me more anxious?
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meds making me more anxious?
| Wed, 09-20-2006 - 7:42am |
I took 30mg Cymbalta for 2 weeks and then uped to 60mg. I did fine on the 30mg. I've taken the 60mg for 3 days, today will be day number 4. I feel like crawling out of my skin now! Augh! I've had this happen with meds before and I could never stand it and would quit taking it. I don't want to do that. I want to tough it out but how long does this last???? A week, 2 weeks? It will go away won't it? This morning and yesterday morning I woke up in a panic attack. Crazy heart racing, feeling of throwing up, generally scared to death. No fun. Anyone have any advice?
Laura

If you were doing great, why did they increase your dose?
Sheri Ann
Why did I up from the 30mg to the 60mg? Well, cause the doc told me to. I was still taking Xanax with the 30 mgs but only once a day. Now I'm up to 2 or 3 and sometimes 4 a day (.25mg each). Today is the hardest so far. I'm a nervous wreck. I'm going to go take lots of cleansing breaths and do it every hour!!!! Thanks for the feedback. I really do appreciate it!
hugs,
Laura
i've expereinced this with meds too...they say it takes a few weeks for the meds to reach their full effectiveness and for the side effects to wear off...but, for the specifics i would call my doc...see what he/she says
keep us updated!
I really think you should call your doctor and let him/her know how you are feeling.
Sheri Ann
Today was day number 4 (I think) and it is getting better. I woke up in a panic again but it subsided within 5 minutes or so. I still feel edgy but not as bad. I also still feel depressed but that may just be from the horrible week I had last week. I don't know if it is the stress or the medication or both. I do not normally get depressed. I'm hanging in there and trying to keep taking the medicine. I only took one Xanax today so I know I'm doing better. I'll update you all again in a few days or so! Thanks to everyone for your comments and advice!
Hugs,
Laura