Antianxiety Drugs (Sedatives)

Antianxiety drugs depress the central nervous system and suppress anxiety, sleepiness and relax muscles. They are also called downers or minor tranquilizers. When abused, many of these drugs can lead to unconsciousness and death. Sedatives include: barbiturates, benzodiazepines, carisoprodol, glutethimide, ketamine (Ketaset®), opioids, opium, and zopiclone. Talk about all antianxiety drugs on this forum.

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Cymbalta withdrawels

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>;) I feel like I am going CRAZY. I have been on anti-anxiety meds for 5 years, but am no longer under the stress that caused the need. Also the cymbalts 60mg was causing severe side effects. I have been on this med for 2 years, and after weining off, have been off 3 days. I have been crying,...

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natural alternative to xanax?

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side effects of valium

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I have been sleeping really badly and I have been feeling depressed as well. And after months on end I did decide to go and see my doctor about it. He decided to prescribe valium to me. I am a bit reluctant to start using the stuff. I really wonder what the side effects could be? And I want to wait...

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over a year ago by LadyOwl120766

side effects while taking Effexor

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HELP!! I'm on Effexor and have gained about 25 pounds! Not until I did some research did I find out about this side effect. This weight gain doesn't help my depression at all. What is the best diet to lose this weight? I've joined a gym and so far no results, even after whatching what I eat. There...

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Negative side-effects from using marihuana and percocet toge

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Is there any negative side-effects from using marihuana and percocet together? I have a rare genetic condition that causes me to be in extreme pain at times. My doctor was prescribing percocet to me for the pain, but after a routine urine test she descovered that I had been using marihuana and now...

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Serzone along with Zanax and Zoloft --- too much

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I have been given Serzone, Zanax and Zoloft for about 12 yrs now to help get over aniexty, depression and fear of leaving my house after a drive by shooting. They got my truck but not me thank God. Also to help in the loss of 4 close family members all in one year. Now my new primary care doctor...

by Mischief777135671 over a year ago

over a year ago by Mischief777135671

Need advice about depression and effexor.

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I wanted some advice on effexor. been taking it for a few years and to be honest i really don't think this drug is working for me anymore. Anybody have any success with anything else? Maybe a stronger anti-depressant.

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over a year ago by hoseclamps83901

LYRICA VS ZOLOFT FOR ANXIETY DISORDER

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Hi,I take ZOLOFT 150mg for 2 years because i had OCD but now i had recovered from the ideas and i have only anxiety.I have moved meanwhile to Romania but my therapist from my home country recommend me LYRICA beause it maybe has more efficient results in the control of anxiety.The problem is that i...

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