By panicked headaches - 07/12/2015 19:04 - United States - East Lansing

Today, I started taking my anxiety meds. Without them I can't function because I'm constantly fighting off panic attacks, but with them I can't function because I get crippling headaches and heartburn and feel tired all the time. FML
I agree, your life sucks 23 418
You deserved it 2 082

Same thing different taste

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CharmyJee 13

Ask for a different prescription, sorry OP

Sorry OP. Maybe try consulting with the prescribing doctor for an alternative solution

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I voted your life sucks since i really feel your pain, I had the same problem except i also experience paranoia along with what your felling now. However I have since maned up and am about to conquer my problem. I know it is easier said than done however I have been off the pills for good now. So my advice to you, do your best and Man up to the world and take your share in this world.

Yes, I wish I had learned the lesson earlier that there are plenty of alternative medications for anxiety and other illnesses. If the symptoms you experience are having a negative impact on your life that isn't working out, by all means, ask to go with another medication. Some of these medications do take at least several weeks for your body to adjust, and you are likely to experience some side effects that will go away after the adjustment period, but others remain for some people. If you have only just started it, ask your doctor if this is the case with this prescription for these symptoms, and if not (or it's just screwing up your life), just ask to switch it up! You really don't have to put up with bad side effects - you already have enough on your plate with the anxiety, and it's extremely common for one medication to work great while others to not for each individual person. You just have to try some others out until you find one that works for you. Ah, the stories I have of the weird and severely detrimental side effects I've experienced with medications - but after several I've found mine, and I've been happy with it for close to a decade now!

Jachin357 28

catch 22 is a real s.o.b sometimes. sorry OP.

I was in a similar situation when I started taking my meds for anxiety. Did your doctor tell you that they might be temporary? I was told that when I started mine I would have some side effects and that I should ride them out because they should subside. If they are permanent then you may need to see if their is a different medication out there for you.

There are several drugs you can use to treat anxiety. Keep trying till you find the right one for you.

Go back to your doctor and get a new prescription!!!

Ya the wonderful world of pharmaceuticals

How can you say "Today, I started" then "tired all the time"? Your tired "all the time" since "today"? So, you took your meds, and now your tired? All in one day?

Do you know anything about FML and their submission format?