I have been haveing what some of the doctors i go to call anexiety and panic attacks for about 2 or 3 years now i am on effexor xr 3 75 mg tabs daily but all my doctors tell me that panic attacks last about 10 to 30 min but i have periods that last for 4 to 6 months where i feel like i am haveing a panic attack the whole time even when i go to sleep and wake up it has cost me several jobs does anyone know if this could be something else i have the symptoms of feeling like im not in my body feeling like im not in reality sweeting cant feel my arms or legs
2007-04-03 08:39:46 · 8 answers · asked by jgurer 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
well, you probably are having anxiety and panic attacks, but the meds are not working for you and could be the reason you are having the problems you are...I would think that you should change meds, and try some xanax, which could be a life saver for you...but be careful with any med, cause they are all addictive, and xanax can cause bad seizures..Pray on it, and you will feel better also...
2007-04-03 09:14:20 · answer #1 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the attacks are severe anxiety rather than panic. Panic attacks can come one on top of the other for a period of time and that is not unusual...but months at a time is.
I have never known a doctor to prescribe effexor xr (extended release) three times a day...the extended release should not have to be taken this way.
I would suggest you seek another opinion...your panic and anxiety would certainly be considered atypical and your treatment as well. You need to be in a good cognitive therapy program and peer support group. You might also benefit from an anti-anxiety medication if your doctor feels it is appropriate.
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2007-04-03 15:49:14 · answer #2 · answered by Silvery Moon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's time to talk to your dr about the effects of effexor. Try effexor-xr. It's been a miracle drug for me for over 6 years now-but you may also need a tranquilizer along with it. I heard panic attacks can last for moments but can also last for months-on & off. Psycotherapy can help very much. My best to you................
2007-04-03 15:46:52 · answer #3 · answered by TS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a reaction to psychotropic medications.I'm not saying it is.Nobody knows what the long term effects on the human body are.
2007-04-03 15:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by Aunt Bee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that sounds like severe anxiety which is what i have. i do all these symptoms to myself. i can't sleep and i was always affraid that i was going to die. so i had to go to the hospital and they have me on lexapro and klonopin twice a day but you might go to your doctor and see what he says. it could be sometning physical too. good luck
2007-04-03 16:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you dont feel that your doctor is giving you all the answers i would asked to ger referred to speacilist if you are a uk citzen you could try ringing up nhs direct.
2007-04-03 15:54:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'd have to ask another doctor but to me it sounds like you might be dissociating, like having an out of body experience.
2007-04-03 15:43:33 · answer #7 · answered by beg2differ@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have any answers, you should go to the webMD site. They have answered many questions for me. They cover everything.
2007-04-03 16:04:12 · answer #8 · answered by kathykan2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋