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 [...]

How to stop my anxiety from ruining my life?

May 2nd, 2013

I know this is extremely long, and I understand that no one wants to read this whole thing. Im 13, for starters. I have a pretty great life (not to brag or anything sorry) but my anxiety is completely ruining my life. For example, whenever I feel sick or something, I immeadiately look my symptoms [...]

Does taking valium affect birth control?

March 27th, 2013

can you take valium and not affect the birth control? I did ask the pharmasist and my primary care and they said no but I read online it does. Chosen Answer: Some birth control pills can inhibit the metabolism of Valium. This means there may be higher levels of Valium in your system that can [...]

can a 10 mg pill of Valium be taken rectally?

March 8th, 2013

can pills of valium be taken rectally for seizures? I have read that there is a special suppository form (which i dont have) used for rectal administration. Will a 10 mg pill absorb properly? will it too long to absorb? Chosen Answer: kassie18: you have shown your pharmaphobia mixed with ignorance again. Benzodiazapines are indeed [...]

is valium a good drug to help schizophrenia?

January 8th, 2013

My grandma is schitzophrenic and she was perscribed valium and although i am not a doctor i have read alot about this drug and i also know alot about it because i have taken it before and i was wondering if this drug actually helps the schitzophrenia. Chosen Answer: In general it isn’t the first [...]

What is an anxiety attack and how do you get it?

November 27th, 2012

I overheard my mother talking to my dad about getting anxiety attacks. I’ve read information about it but I’m still not clear on it. Chosen Answer: An anxiety attack can come out of the clear blue for no reason, many misunderstand that the person has to actually be experiencing anxiety at the moment of the [...]

How long does anxiety takes to effect on the heart health?

September 5th, 2012

read some studies that were publish online, that “found” a link between Anxiety and heart disease. dose anxiety really effect on heart health ? if yes, how? and is it cause and effect ? should we be worry about those studies ? Chosen Answer: by: on: 1st January 70

How would I be able to get my parents to understand my anxiety disorder?

August 29th, 2012

I am 30, and thus not a kid, but my parents have always seen my anxiety as a matter of it partly being outside my control and partly bad habits I have. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder with PTSD and some OCD mixed in. I am in therapy but the therapist only got so far [...]

Putting a rat down at home with Valium or sleeping pill?

July 6th, 2012

I do not have the money to put my rat down at the vet, and her tumors have grown so big she can no longer move properly and is very hungry. She is always gnawing on her cage and looks very haggard. I was thinking about crushing up two tablets of valium and putting them [...]

Do you think regular exercise can reduce anxiety significantly?

April 24th, 2012

I have not been diagnosed with anxiety but I have realised I am getting anxiety. The anxiety that I have is not that bad at all. I am quite anxious in certain situations but I can handle it. I know that a person should take up regular exercise anyway for their well-being. But, I have [...]