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.

Withdrawing from Clonazepam (aka, Klonopin)

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A number of years ago, I wrote an extensive article on SteadyHealth in regards to coming off of clonazepam (aka, Klonopin). When I say extensive, I truly mean extensive. But, although I received requests for help in different parts of the world, due to my article, I guess I was busy...

by musicman349306 over a year ago

tapering off Lexapro, Other than a little more anxiety, I am doing ok

I have been on Lexapro for about 5 months. I was taking 20mg. With my doctor's permission I am weaning myself off of it. He told me I could break the pill in half and take half of it.I got a little nervous the first day, and cut it back it back to 15 mg. I am now finishing my first week. Other...

by Guest over a year ago

Addarall for Anxiety? I've tried a several medications, Your thoughts?

I have suffered Anxiety for many years and tried several medications. I am currently taking Zoloft and Ativan. I just got the Go from my doctor that I could try Adderall. I did a online test and I scored pretty high for Adult ADHD... However, I beleive my focus and concentration issue is due to...

by Lauper05 over a year ago

Twice I attempted suicide last year on Ativan

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Twice I attempted suicide last year on Ativan. I took 10 mg first, was monitored and discharged after 12 hours. Was high for days.The second time I took 30 mg. Ex found me sometime later and had EMS give me charcoal. At the hospital I was apparently very disoriented and hard top arose, respirations...

by Guest over a year ago

No withdrawal symptoms after taking massive clonazepam overdose 7 days ago.

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Seven days ago I learned that my two best friends had been killed in a horrific car accident. I was despondent and thought, ok, this is enough; I've had it. I started taking clonazepam over 15 years ago (0.5mg twice a day) for anxiety/panic attacks. It was increased to four times a day three years...

by Martha Quest over a year ago

Effexor better than Triticum for slightly obsessive people

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Hi! 9 years ago i changed psychiatrist and medication . Seroquel, psychotherapie and gymnastics droved away depressions. But now I'm stuck on the sofa and feeling anxious just to go dog walking :'(Sertraline (75 mg) ended with my anxiety and lack of initiative. But after 10 days ...

by DBC over a year ago

I have been taking zoloft for about 3 weeks now and everything has been great so far, until yesterday

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Hello all, So I have been taking zoloft for about 3 weeks now and everything has been great so far, until yesterday. I was diagnosed with GAD 3 weeks ago and was told to take 50mg for four days, 100mg for another four days, and then 150mg until the next appointment. Every day seemed like an...

by Guest over a year ago

Cipralex Anti depressant

I was prescribed Cipralex for depression. Today was the first day I took it. I now feel nauseous I measured my blood pressure and it was 135/91 and my heart rate became faster. with dry mouth and overall fatigue. should I worry about that or this is normal ?And I won't absolutely take it again.

by omaromar over a year ago

Weening off clonazepam

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I have been weening off of clonazepam for 7 weeks now. My doctor kept increasing the dosage instead of sending me to therapy. I was diagnosed with panic disorder 26 years ago. I have been on different anti depressants and different benso's xanax then clonazepam. I have been on the clonazepam for so...

by Guest over a year ago

Bipolar medications

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Hi all, I'm on lamictal, zyprexa and lithium for my bipolar. My psychiatrist also gave me klonopin to take on an as-needed basis but I don't feel anything but tired on it. Has anyone experienced this too? Does this mean that I should ask for something different? Also is anyone out there on a...

by KrissyO232430 over a year ago