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Anxiety Medication: Frequently Asked Questions

What about a prescription anti-anxiety medication or stress reliever?

Short answer to this is that if you are taking a prescription anti-depressant or anti-anxiety drug, you should check with a qualified medical professional before taking Mood Enhancement Formula. That being said, a high percentage of our customers have actually used Mood Enhancement Formula to help them deal with the, often severe, withdrawal effects while "cycling down" from their prescription solution. ...

Can I take AMORYN if I am currently taking a prescription anti-anxiety medication?

AMORYN can be safely combined with benzodiazepines such as Valium® (diazepam), Xanax® (alprazolam), and Ativan® (Lorazepam). You should consult your doctor before combining AMORYN with any other prescription anti-anxiety medications, including SSRI drugs. Review the Drug Interactions to learn more.

What do people experience when they take anti-depressants and anti- anxiety medication?

Some people experience a locational change in their tinnitus. (That's the first very good sign I look for, by the way. ) Some people experience a temporary increase in volume, which we would expect, and now I simply let the MD’s I work with know that this is actually likely and also almost certain to be temporary (a few days). Anti-anxiety's most common side effect seems to be drowsiness in my clients. ...
Some people experience a locational change in their tinnitus. (That's the first very good sign I look for, by the way. ) Some people experience a temporary increase in volume, which we would expect, and now I simply let the MD's I work with know that this is actually likely and also almost certain to be temporary (a few days). Anti-anxiety's most common side effect seems to be drowsiness in my clients. ...

Why would a child require an anxiety-reducing medication just to have their teeth fixed?

Unfortunately, many children suffer from serious, potentially painful dental diseases. Unlike such health conditions as colds or the flu, dental disease won't go away on its own. When treatment is required for a serious dental condition, anxiety-reducing medications may be recommended to make delivery of that treatment possible in a more comfortable manner. ...

Can I take TotalCalm&Focus;™ if I am currently taking a prescription anti-anxiety medication?

In general, TotalCalm&Focus;™ can be safely combined with prescription sedatives, including benzodiazepines such as Valium® (diazepam), Xanax® (alprazolam), and Ativan® (lorazepam). Keep in mind that TotalCalm&Focus;™ may increase the effects of sedative medications, although this interaction is not unsafe at recommended doses. If you are taking any type of sedative medication, use caution when driving or operating heavy machinery until you are familiar with the effects of TotalCalm&Focus;™. ...

Can I take TotalCalm™ if I am currently taking a prescription anti-anxiety medication?

In general, Total Calm & FocusTM can be safely combined with prescription sedatives, including benzodiazepines such as Valium® (diazepam), Xanax® (alprazolam), and Ativan® (lorazepam). Keep in mind that TotalCalm™ may increase the effects of sedative medications, although this interaction is not unsafe at recommended doses. If you are taking any type of sedative medication, use caution when driving or operating heavy machinery until you are familiar with the effects of TotalCalm™. ...

I take anti-anxiety medication because of my fear/phobia. Will this impact my results?

Many people with fears and phobias take anti-anxiety medication. This does not affect the results. Do NOT reduce or stop taking any medication unless instructed to do so by a qualified physician.

Which social anxiety disorder medication is best?

There is no "best" medication; it varies from person to person. Factors that influence the choice of a medication include both the patient's and the clinician's past experience with the medication, its side effects profile, and its compatibility with associated medical problems and medications. At present, fluvoxamine CR (Luvox CR), paroxetine (Paxil), paroxetine CR (Paxil CR), sertraline (Zoloft) and venlafaxine XR (Effexor XR) have received FDA approval for the treatment of social anxiety disorder. ...

I take medication because of my fear/phobia. Will Neuro Immersion Method help me get off of my anxiety medication?

About 70% of clients no longer need their anti-anxiety medication after experiencing the benefits of Neuro Immersion Method. Most of the remaining clients (about 30%) are able to reduce their dosages. Some percentage of clients still need their medication because it helps them with symptoms unrelated to their fear/phobia. After completing the Neuro Immersion Method, you can talk to your physician about changing your dose of anti-anxiety medication. ...

I'm on anti-anxiety medication. Can I replace it with your product?

One perhaps, thinks, 'don't think so'. Anxiety is a medical condition treatable only by drugs. This is a Dietary Supplement. It is not allowed to treat Diseases and Medical Conditions with Dietary Supplements. Dietary Supplements might allow you to experience interesting changes though! Why? They replace what the diet doesn't supply, and it is well taken by knowledgeable, peer reviewed, published researchers, that drug therapy is often quite intimately dependant upon nutritional status. You can certainly try it and find out. ...

If an anxiety-reducing medication is recommended to treat my child's teeth, how can I be sure this is the best option?

Parents should have a right to be carefully informed about the benefits and risks of any dental treatment for their children. The anxiety-reducing medication, Nozinan, has been used in our office for over 30 years with no major side effects.

Must a person change their lifestyle while taking social anxiety disorder medication?

A healthy lifestyle, including proper diet and exercise, can benefit any course of treatment. But, most social anxiety medications require few special adjustments by most people. In general, any diet is compatible with these except for the MAOIs. Certain foods and beverages must be avoided if you are taking an MAOI. (Consult your doctor! ) Social anxiety medications should not interfere with exercise. Although fluid replacement is important during and after exercise, extra salt is seldom needed. ...

Have any children been injured from complications of anxiety-reducing medication use while under a pediatric dentists care?

Pediatric dentists have an extensive safety record in anxiety-reducing medication procedures. At this time, we are not aware of a single case of morbidity or mortality in a pediatric dental office when the guidelines of anxiety-reducing medication use have been followed conscientiously.
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