See Alike in...

Alike App

Browser

Oeander

924d

My primary gave me Prozac for moderate anxiety and within two days I had an insanely awful reaction to it. Probably serotonin syndrome. It took me a month to feel normal again. In the last year I’ve just had Ativan for emergencies. But I have a hard time determining what’s an emergency and when I really could or should take it. I want to stay far away from anything that affects serotonin. I’m considering asking to try Lyrica. Has anyone tried it for anxiety? They say it affects the brain the same way benzos do but so much safer.

Top reply
    • Tomato

      922d

      I suffer from chronic pain, so my neurologist prescribed lyrica for it. He told me it may help my anxiety as well. It really made a difference with my pain but didn’t help my anxiety so much

    • Tomato

      922d

      I suffer from chronic pain, so my neurologist prescribed lyrica for it. He told me it may help my anxiety as well. It really made a difference with my pain but didn’t help my anxiety so much

    • Maaike

      924d

      I was on Lyrica and it didn't help me at all. Now I take Lexapro

    • Millie

      924d

      I haven't tried Lyrica but I do take Ativan and if it feels like an emergency it probably is. I take a pretty small dose, and I tend to avoid it if I can of course, but I take it if it feels like a panic attack for sure.

    • IANEXTY

      924d

      I mean Prozac worked for me, you might need to talk to your psychiatrist about taking diffrent meds.

☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Want to chat or share? Download the Alike app now and get complete access to Alike.health's unique features.

Find people who are
experiencing a similar
medical reality

100% Free
100%
Free

Download Alike for the full experience

JOIN

View All

Bupropion

night sweats

paranoid

Valium

sertraline

palpitations

Anxiety (Including GAD)

Depression

palpitations

Depression

Valium

Bupropion