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Have you tried taking antihistamines? I take Benadryl dye free and they usually help.

My Dr. prescribed Prozac for my anxiety because he doesn't want me taking a larger dose of Xanax. Unfortunately, ever since I started taking the Prozac, I've had a daily headache. I had finally gotten rid of my headaches from teeth grinding and now Prozac is causing the same thing. I'm beyond...

Im taking 20 mgs. of Prozac for anxiety and it's working great for that. However, I am extremely constipated from it. I've tried stool softeners, fiber drinks and pills, suppositories and was desperate one day and took Dulcolax pills which are laxatives. The only other thing I haven't tried...

I started out taking 5 mgs. of Lexapro also. Then I increased the dose to 10 mgs. for a few months and am now on 20 mgs. It takes at least a few weeks in my opinion for your body to get used to the change in dose. I wouldn't worry about it, but if the side effects continue to bother you, talk...

I had this surgery several years ago. I hated the procedure b/c I was swallowing a lot of blood and I couldn't wait til the ENT Dr. was finished. He told me that I wouldn't produce as much mucous, but I still do and my breathing is only slightly better than it was before the surgery.

Hi: I've always been afraid of public speaking too. Have you tried anti-depressants for anxiety or Xanax? Xanax works great for me when my anxiety gets really bad. I also take Lexapro for general anxiety. It helps somewhat. I hope you find something that will work for you. Sue

Good luck. Keep us posted.

What are your symptoms? Have you seen a Dr? When my anxiety is bad, I feel like there's a motor running on my insides. I feel very agitated, my blood pressure goes up, I start sweating and have an awful fear. Does that sound like what you have?

I've suffered with anxiety for many years and was prescribed Xanax when my anxiety was at its worst. I didn't want to take anti-depressants for my anxiety, but I started taking Lexapro. The only side effect I've had is drowsiness, but that lessens over time. It's decreased my anxiety a lot...

It shouldn't be hard going off of 5 mgs. of Lexapro. You could try taking it every other day for a week or 2, then every 3rd day, etc. I've read of withdrawals from larger doses of Lexapro, but I don't think you'll have a problem. Best of luck to you.

I've been taking 20 mgs. of Prozac at 10 pm and feel very groggy in the mornings. I think I'll start taking it at 7 pm too and see if that helps. The Prozac has really helped my anxiety, but I've been feeling some depression since taking it and I think it's it's made me so tired.

Why don't you see a Dr. to put your mind at ease? He or she will run tests to rule out different diseases. It's better than worrying about all those symptoms you have. I hope you get good news from the Drs.

Anything is possible, but in my case, Xanax relieves my headaches.

I'm also doing well on 20 mgs. Prozac. I used to be anxious all the time, but now I can drive without having to take a Xanax first.

A lot of Drs. won't prescribe Xanax, unfortunately. I went to a shrink once and as soon as I sat down he told me he only prescribes anti-depressants for anxiety. Luckily, the Internist I'm seeing prescribes a small dose of Xanax for me. I hope you find some in Dallas who will prescribe it for...

I take Lexapro before bed and find that it helps my anxiety for almost 24 hrs. You could try taking it at a different time of day and see what helps you the most, or like the other poster said, splitting up the dose.

You're right that these meRAB. affect people differently. I haven't started the Prozac yet. I went back down to 10 mgs. of Lexapro and am feeling OK on it. I've been eating less and exercising and I still look like I'm ready to give birth. I don't know whether I'll start the Prozac now or...

I'm so sorry you're feeling bad on the meRAB. My neck sweats from Lexapro, but not as bad as what you're having. Have you spoken to your Dr. lately? I'm no expert, but I would think that after taking the med. for 4 weeks, you'd know if it were the right med. for you. Before bed, I take...

I'm sorry you're suffering like that. Are you on any medication? How are you feeling now? Why don't you consult a Dr. just to give you piece of mind? I take Prozac for anxiety and it's working very well for that. Deep breathing is a start. It works for me sometimes too. Hope you find a...

I had persistant anxiety too for several months. The first anti-depressant I took for it recently was Lexapro. But, I decided to try Prozac a couple of days ago and my anxiety level is much reduced. Also, Prozac is very cheap because it's available in generic. It isn't worth suffering like...