# Treatment and medication **URL:** https://community.patient.info/c/treatment-and-medication/19.md [Latest](https://community.patient.info/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.patient.info/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.patient.info/tags.md) --- ## [About the Medicines category](https://community.patient.info/t/about-the-medicines-category/807022)
**Author:** [@discourse\_admin](https://community.patient.info/u/discourse_admin)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Effexor withdrawal](https://community.patient.info/t/effexor-withdrawal/534254)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_974631](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_974631)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 13:11 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/effexor-withdrawal/534254 "2026-10-06T13:11:45Z")
I lost my ins. And have no choice in coming off this met. I am on day 2 and I can't handle this. My symptoms are just beginnings and I already want to just not wake up when I do get to sleep. What can I do? I don't ha… --- ## [Considering a switch from Klonopin to Valium](https://community.patient.info/t/considering-a-switch-from-klonopin-to-valium/1018066)
**Author:** [@WaterDragon758](https://community.patient.info/u/WaterDragon758)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2026 18:04 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/considering-a-switch-from-klonopin-to-valium/1018066 "2026-10-05T18:04:06Z")
I have been taking Klonopin for about a year (1mg up to 3x a day). It’s to help manage Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, and anxiety from work related matters. However my situation has changed. Work has slow… --- ## [Cheat meals/taking breaks from Orlistat](https://community.patient.info/t/cheat-meals-taking-breaks-from-orlistat/274342)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_385114](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_385114)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2026 15:29 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/cheat-meals-taking-breaks-from-orlistat/274342 "2026-10-05T15:29:25Z")
Hey group :-) Now the way I have always dieted/ eaten healthy has included a cheat day normally a Saturday where I would eat what I wanted. Has anything one else just had a treat meal once a week? If you did, did you… --- ## [Week 5 on Fluoxetine and struggling to cope - what to do?](https://community.patient.info/t/week-5-on-fluoxetine-and-struggling-to-cope-what-to-do/1016357)
**Author:** [@Georgie](https://community.patient.info/u/Georgie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2026 07:48 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/week-5-on-fluoxetine-and-struggling-to-cope-what-to-do/1016357 "2026-10-03T07:48:35Z")
Hi, I’ve not messaged on here before but have hit a very low point and struggling to cope. I’ve always had anxiety and had some spikes throughout the years - the last one was about 8 years ago and i was put on fluoxetine… --- ## [Mirtazapin und escitalopram 10mg](https://community.patient.info/t/mirtazapin-und-escitalopram-10mg/1017175)
**Author:** [@Alexander\_200](https://community.patient.info/u/Alexander_200)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 09:31 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/mirtazapin-und-escitalopram-10mg/1017175 "2026-09-29T09:31:21Z")
Hallo zusammen, ich nehme bereits seit 2 Jahren 7,5 mg Mirtazapin aufgrund einer angststörung (GAS) und war auch stabil, vor 2 Monaten brach alles schließlich ein und ich bin bei Mirtazapin hoch auf 15 mg gegangen. Verge… --- ## [Citalopram brand change, feeling awful...any connection?](https://community.patient.info/t/citalopram-brand-change-feeling-awful-any-connection/564135)
**Author:** [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2026 13:03 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/citalopram-brand-change-feeling-awful-any-connection/564135 "2026-09-28T13:03:39Z")
Hi, I started back on citalopram 10mg on 29th Nov last year and the brand was "accord" I had a bad few weeks on it until side effects settled, then after 4 weeks the dose was increased to 20mg...Then after 5 days of incr… --- ## [Bisoprolol withdrawal](https://community.patient.info/t/bisoprolol-withdrawal/704999)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1249886](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1249886)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [27 September 2026 08:11 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/bisoprolol-withdrawal/704999 "2026-09-27T08:11:27Z")
Its day 24 from not taking bisoprolol. How long does it take to feel completely better. My heart rate ok but feel like I get stressed quickly at work and my heart rate goes up. Just don’t understand this drug. --- ## [Day 15 Anxiety and nausea really bad](https://community.patient.info/t/day-15-anxiety-and-nausea-really-bad/806797)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1463581](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1463581)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 11:38 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/day-15-anxiety-and-nausea-really-bad/806797 "2026-09-26T11:38:03Z")
I am a lady in my 60’s and had anxiety many years ago, I was on citalopram for years just 10 mg last year due to a lot of change in my life it all came back, the doctor increased my meds to 20 then 30 then 40 but they ju… --- ## [Anybody experience withdrawal symptons when stopping Amlodipine?](https://community.patient.info/t/anybody-experience-withdrawal-symptons-when-stopping-amlodipine/335614)
**Author:** [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2026 06:10 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/anybody-experience-withdrawal-symptons-when-stopping-amlodipine/335614 "2026-09-25T06:10:02Z")
Hi everyone! I have decided to wean and eventually stop taking amlodipine. I started at 5 mgs per day and was getting some of the side effects that most people here on these discussion forums have experienced. I spoke t… --- ## [Prozac side effects, still feeling bad at Week 4, when does it typically start to work?](https://community.patient.info/t/prozac-side-effects-still-feeling-bad-at-week-4-when-does-it-typically-start-to-work/973395)
**Author:** [@sharky](https://community.patient.info/u/sharky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2026 08:19 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/prozac-side-effects-still-feeling-bad-at-week-4-when-does-it-typically-start-to-work/973395 "2026-09-21T08:19:27Z")
After a bad anxiety episode at work in which I threw up in the bathroom, I decided to go on Prozac. I haven’t been to work since April and it’s been demoralising. I’ve struggled since late 2019 with health anxiety, fuell… --- ## [Citalopram rollercoaster?](https://community.patient.info/t/citalopram-rollercoaster/772655)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1400182](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1400182)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [19 September 2026 08:53 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/citalopram-rollercoaster/772655 "2026-09-19T08:53:10Z")
Hey everyone, What a rollercoaster of a journey the first few weeks has been. I was wondering if new things can appear even a couple weeks in? I’m about 2.5 weeks in, first 2 weeks were awful. The last couple days have… --- ## [Sertraline Reduction](https://community.patient.info/t/sertraline-reduction/1015831)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1428386](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1428386)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 22:11 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/sertraline-reduction/1015831 "2026-09-14T22:11:43Z")
Hi all. I’ve been on sertraline for probably two years now. I started sertraline 50mg a few years ago, came off for 6 months as felt better, then went back on after my anxiety skyrocketed. Went to therapy and have been f… --- ## [Mirtazapine withdrawal](https://community.patient.info/t/mirtazapine-withdrawal/937689)
**Author:** [@Sufferer](https://community.patient.info/u/Sufferer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2026 10:42 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/mirtazapine-withdrawal/937689 "2026-09-13T10:42:25Z")
I am off Mirt since 4 weeks. I am still experiencing a feeling of numbness and stiffness in my toes. Anyone experienced the same? How long can it last? --- ## [I have successfully come of Zopiclone after a long time](https://community.patient.info/t/i-have-successfully-come-of-zopiclone-after-a-long-time/216316)
**Author:** [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2026 18:06 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-have-successfully-come-of-zopiclone-after-a-long-time/216316 "2026-09-11T18:06:46Z")
I wanted to come off as they were not working and I couldn't sleep with them all that well and was permanently wide awake. I had tried all the weaning off methods but nothing worked. I went for another review and … --- ## [Citalopram-tiredness-really want to give up-help!](https://community.patient.info/t/citalopram-tiredness-really-want-to-give-up-help/741342)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1320774](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1320774)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 15:05 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/citalopram-tiredness-really-want-to-give-up-help/741342 "2026-09-06T15:05:18Z")
This forum is so supportive and I’m trying so hard to remain positive. I’m 4/5 weeks in taking a very small dose, 5mg, as I’m very sensitive to medication. I tried to take 10mg the first week but suffered severe nausea. … --- ## [Sertraline increased dose life stresses](https://community.patient.info/t/sertraline-increased-dose-life-stresses/1010300)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_447871](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_447871)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 15:02 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/sertraline-increased-dose-life-stresses/1010300 "2026-09-06T15:02:36Z")
Hi all. Chris here. I’ve been on Zoloft for 12 years. Got up to 150mg over last few years. Recently I split from my wife and 2 young kids. We lived overseas. They returned to the UK and I stayed on here alone in Asia. … --- ## [Morning anxiety during withdrawal](https://community.patient.info/t/morning-anxiety-during-withdrawal/739915)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1313317](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1313317)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [31 August 2026 03:16 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/morning-anxiety-during-withdrawal/739915 "2026-08-31T03:16:04Z")
I have stopped mirtazapine 10 weeks ago at the beginning of April after tapering off from 15 mg since December 2019. I went faster than recommended because I had no major issues in lowering the doses first to 7.5 then to… --- ## [Has anyone come off Olanzapine (2.5 mg) successfully after taking it for 3 months?](https://community.patient.info/t/has-anyone-come-off-olanzapine-2-5-mg-successfully-after-taking-it-for-3-months/620812)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1009577](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1009577)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2026 11:54 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/has-anyone-come-off-olanzapine-2-5-mg-successfully-after-taking-it-for-3-months/620812 "2026-08-29T11:54:07Z")
I have been taking Olanzapine for 3 months. Most of the time it was 1.25mg. I can't tolerate it at any strength. For the last 6 days, I have been taking only a quarter of a pill or about .60 mg. As I write this, I am s… --- ## [Advice please!! 9 weeks on citalopram](https://community.patient.info/t/advice-please-9-weeks-on-citalopram/583235)
**Author:** [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 13:45 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/advice-please-9-weeks-on-citalopram/583235 "2026-08-27T13:45:22Z")
I've been taking Citalopram for 9 weeks now and I'm still not seeing any improvement. If anything I feel like I'm getting worse. I just don't feel like I'm getting anywhere with It at all. I upped my dose about 4 days ag… --- ## [Omeprazole has ruined my life](https://community.patient.info/t/omeprazole-has-ruined-my-life/664169)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1189854](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1189854)\ **Replies:** 383\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2026 11:23 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/omeprazole-has-ruined-my-life/664169 "2026-08-19T11:23:39Z")
I really regret taking prilosec, i fell ill with a virus last december that caused gastroenteritis (severe acid reflux and diarrhea).. i was told to take omeprazole for 14 day treatment.. at the time i did not experience… --- ## [Mirtazapine side effects](https://community.patient.info/t/mirtazapine-side-effects/635957)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1147043](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1147043)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [15 August 2026 16:14 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/mirtazapine-side-effects/635957 "2026-08-15T16:14:28Z")
Hi im a 65 year old lady who has been on Mirtazapine 30mg for just over a year now. At first I thought it was brilliant I sleep well and the reasons I went on the drug have really now sorted themselves out. My problems a… --- ## [Dizziness and weakness every day... Mirtazapine?](https://community.patient.info/t/dizziness-and-weakness-every-day-mirtazapine/503854)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_930561](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_930561)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [15 August 2026 16:13 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/dizziness-and-weakness-every-day-mirtazapine/503854 "2026-08-15T16:13:50Z")
Hi everyone. Ive been taking mirt for about 3 months. I've been experiencing some symptoms and I'm not sure whether they are related to the medication or not. I take 15mg every night to help with sleep/anxiety. Every day… --- ## [5 weeks in on Sertraline. When does the roller coaster ride stop?](https://community.patient.info/t/5-weeks-in-on-sertraline-when-does-the-roller-coaster-ride-stop/880647)
**Author:** [@Paul\_UK](https://community.patient.info/u/Paul_UK)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [12 August 2026 09:01 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/5-weeks-in-on-sertraline-when-does-the-roller-coaster-ride-stop/880647 "2026-08-12T09:01:31Z")
Hi all. I’ve just started my 5th week of 50mg of Sertraline to help me overcome my GAD which also drives some OCD type tendancys. What a roller coaster ride this is, not an enjoyable one at all. Day 2 / 3 were pretty goo… --- ## [Severe insomnia, 4 months after stopping pregablin. Help!.](https://community.patient.info/t/severe-insomnia-4-months-after-stopping-pregablin-help/781609)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1420959](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1420959)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 July 2026 03:49 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/severe-insomnia-4-months-after-stopping-pregablin-help/781609 "2026-07-29T03:49:30Z")
I took 100mg daily (am and pm), for, 4 months for severe pain down my arm, and hand from trapped nerves in my cervical spine. Whilst on the drug I felt hungover all the time, couldnt walk a straight line, my bala… --- ## [Upping dose…](https://community.patient.info/t/upping-dose/986155)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1024022](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1024022)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2026 07:33 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/upping-dose/986155 "2026-07-21T07:33:43Z")
Anyone been on long term? Have a spike in anxiety and had to go up in doses? Been on 9 years altogether settled at 100mg for 6 years. Anxiety was triggered, given propranolol (taken before) review on Friday 24/7 doctor … --- ## [Zopiclone awful withdrawal symptoms](https://community.patient.info/t/zopiclone-awful-withdrawal-symptoms/690391)
**Author:** [@anon87974465](https://community.patient.info/u/anon87974465)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2026 22:22 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/zopiclone-awful-withdrawal-symptoms/690391 "2026-07-20T22:22:21Z")
Been on zopiclone about 12 years, taken 1/4 tablet every night for about last 3 years after husband ill. Very unsympathetci new gp refused give me any more said would have no probs coming off them had to just stop. Tried… --- ## [Anxiety blip?](https://community.patient.info/t/anxiety-blip/980433)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1024022](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1024022)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2026 13:39 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/anxiety-blip/980433 "2026-07-16T13:39:27Z")
Blip? So I’ve been on sertraline 9 years altogether for GAD had 2 previous blips 1 in 2019 from trying to taper and another in 2024 from a bad dream. (Have another post on this) My anxiety is so bad atm caused by scrap… --- ## [Second time on Sertraline experiences?](https://community.patient.info/t/second-time-on-sertraline-experiences/820521)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1222880](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1222880)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2026 20:00 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/second-time-on-sertraline-experiences/820521 "2026-07-15T20:00:27Z")
Hi there! I’m really searching for support here, as I’m really struggling on my second time being on Sertraline. I’m currently on my 5th week of 50mg. Before that I was on 25mg for 5 weeks. So I was on 200mg for close t… --- ## [Citalopram side effects; please help!](https://community.patient.info/t/citalopram-side-effects-please-help/974772)
**Author:** [@Kellyh](https://community.patient.info/u/Kellyh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2026 14:52 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/citalopram-side-effects-please-help/974772 "2026-07-15T14:52:56Z")
I’ll try and keep this as short as possible but so you’ve got background info… I have been on 20mg citalopram for 4 years. This year I have lost my dog, we had to let him go in January at 6 years old due to bone cancer … [Next page](https://community.patient.info/c/treatment-and-medication/19.md?page=1)