I'm afraid that question is beyond the scope of my expertise! :P

There really is so many factors to consider with a decision like this. With this many differing medications, there is bound to be some complications or adverse reactions.

When it comes to highly...

I am going to take a page of Im-Suffering's book (forgive me, my friend, I know this is your territory!) and share something non-clinical that has helped me quite a bit in the past, before med school...

Hi Brooke,

Pregnancy can be an extremely difficult and stressful time, even for women who might not have previously suffered from anxiety or depression.

When you are pregnant, your "motherly"...

My sincerest apologies for the delay. I've been very busy lately.

Regarding your anxiety with breathing, remember that it is just about impossible for your lungs to suddenly "stop" breathing...

How's the pain, Ed? I believe the last I heard from you, you started on Gabapentin -how is that working for you?

All the best,
Dr. Dan

The "obsessive mind" that you mentioned is the main culprit here.

This is the hard truth: for as long as you keep hoping that your anxiety and these overwhelming feelings will "go away", they...

Ah i see the misunderstanding. I was answering the question of the previous poster worrier2015.

I am just now about to answer the gentleman.

Dealing with someone like this is tricky. Most of the time, they don't know whats wrong with themselves in the first place, which is why your friend might be getting upset at you. It's most likely...

Hi Tyler,

Seems to me that you might be over-thinking things a little. Those who suffer from anxiety tend to display a common phenomenon known as "catastrophic thinking"; in plain words, this...

How do you know? There is nothing in the description to suggest that.. "my c-section" isn't something a guy would be likely to say.

This seems like textbook anxiety and panic, leading you to believe the situation is worse than it actually is.

Perhaps some of this anxiety stemmed from your first c-section? It's certainly not...

Hi Dani,

Just about every rational human being has some kind of fear of death. Not necessarily with death itself, but rather with the uncertainty that comes with it -in other words, fear of the...

Terribly sorry for the delay; its been quite a week on my end.

There are many other personal factors that can affect how one reacts to varying medications. Without knowing your medical and family...

Interesting. Euphoria generally isn't associated with those two medications. What time of the day you feel that you get "high", and how long after youve taken the medication? Also, how long does the...

Some medications can inadvertantly cause euphoria, such as opiates and stimulants. A true manic episode is essentially feeling "high" beyond reason; it can be accompanied by extreme irritability, an...

My pleasure! Would you like to give us an update on how you're doing? :)
- Dr. Dan

As a doctor, I hesitate to post anything that isn't based in fact and science, but for the purposes of positive and constructive discussion, I will.

As a young man, before I ventured into the...

Hi Bethany,

First of all, it is important for you to understand that these irrational fears you feel are extremely common and are anything but "pathetic".

In reality, what you are describing...

Apologies for the delay.

I know that in some cases, ssri's prescribed with thiazides (used for high blood pressure) may cause a slightly prolonged QT interval, but if you're only taking lexapro...

Sincerest apologies for the delay. Holiday's are always busy at the clinic, plus even doctors need vacations!

Unfortunately, your question is beyond the scope of what I can effectively tell you...

What you are experiencing is perfectly normal. Because anxiety seems to be (at least for now) your biggest issue, its naturally what you think most about. Someone who is getting married in a few...

Hi,

The fear of losing consciousness is very common, and can be a trigger for anxiety.

Medically speaking, it is almost impossible to just suddenly stop breathing, especially if you are...

Hi there,

Buspar is relatively safe when combined with other antidepressants, in prescribed doses. Serotonin syndrome is generally rare and only happens with very high amounts of serotonin...

Hi,

The absolute worst thing you can do is consult "Dr. Google", because what tends to happen is that you'll get directed to sites or pages that link the worst possible scenario to the symptoms...