Is weight loss and hangover a normal side effect with valium?

May 16th, 2013

I started valium for famial tremors and sleep 10mg a night and 5 mg extra as needed I have noticed a small weightloss and headache/small hangover the next morning are these normal side effects? Chosen Answer: Not usually. Since people respond differently to meds, it would be a good idea to call your pharmacist about [...]

Can having an anxiety disorder cause someone to be irritable?

May 13th, 2013

I have a history of ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I’m often irritable and moody, and my mother, who is a nursing student, has told me that the reason why I’m often irritable is because of my anxiety problem. Could this be the cause of my irritability? Chosen Answer: Yes! Absolutely. It’s almost a direct by [...]

If I have severe anxiety already and take Lexapro, would it be safe to take this birth control pill?

May 11th, 2013

I have severe anxiety and just started Lexapro because I was on Paxil and I was gaining a lot of weight. My anxiety is unbearable but maybe this Lexapro will help because I just started it a few days ago. I was prescribed Lo loestrin fe birth control pill the other day and read reviews [...]

What does it mean when you tell the doctor about hearing voices?

April 28th, 2013

People spying on you and trying to kill you, to name only a few of the more extreme symptoms, etc, and then they diagnose anxiety and give valium? I think it means they are either in on it, lying, or incompetent. I have learned to live with it though without any medication. I just distract [...]

People who suffer from anxiety: How do you deal with traveling?

April 24th, 2013

I have severe anxiety, and take medicine for it. I have been hospitalized twice in the past year for it, the most recent being in July for a week. This week my Dad is going to visit his parents, 8 hours away. He has invited me to come. My anxiety is giving me trouble just [...]

Why do people use the drug Valium?

April 12th, 2013

What does it feel like and what does it make people want to do? Do you get tired from Valium or does it keep you awake? Does it help with depression or make such a thing even worse? Lots of questions about the drug Valium because someone told me I should take it because I [...]

Whats the longest you can take Valium?

April 11th, 2013

Can someone take valium for more that 2 or 3 years? Are there people who take it on a regular basis? Cause my Social Anxiety is there 24/7. Even if Im not around people I still think about it. It sucks but benzos always made it go away. I was thinking about mabey going into [...]

How do you know if you have social anxiety?

April 3rd, 2013

Can anyone with social anxiety tell me how it makes them feel? I know what it is but I was just wondering how bad it would have to be for someone to say you have a case of social anxiety. Chosen Answer: Social anxiety disorder is one of the most common phobias people experience. Social [...]

Is there a disorder that combines depression and anxiety?

April 1st, 2013

I think I have anxiety and depression at the same time. Is there a disorder that combines the two of them? Chosen Answer: People that have anxiety are usually depressed also. Anxiety makes you nervous, as if something terrible is going to happen, makes you feel scared. Can also make you feel sad with signs [...]

How can I overcome my social anxiety without changing who I am?

March 22nd, 2013

I hate unnecessary small talk and indirect communication. This is not something I want to change. However, it still causes me anxiety as I am expected to appear friendly and sociable. Where can I just be me without suffering the consequences? Chosen Answer: just learn to make conversations with people and make eye contact. Be [...]