Anxiety (11,201 members)
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Symptoms|Treatments|Side effects|Causes
| 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Improved sleep | 35% (219) |
| More balanced mood | 33% (218) |
| Reduced anxiety | 30% (220) |
| Drowsiness | 26% (223) |
| Nightmares | 9% (216) |
| Nausea | 9% (217) |
| Reduced sex drive | 8% (216) |
| Stomach cramps | 7% (217) |
| Hypertension | 7% (217) |
| Flatulence | 7% (215) |
| Hair loss | 7% (97) |
| Memory problems | 8% (79) |
| Vomiting | 2% (214) |
| nausea | 1% (86) |
| Difficulty urinating | 2% (52) |
| Acceptance and Commitment therapy | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Greater self-awareness | 74% (43) |
| More balanced mood | 66% (44) |
| Increased psychological flexibility | 64% (44) |
| Calmness | 59% (44) |
| Acupuncture | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Pain relief | 39% (836) |
| Bruising | 18% (828) |
| Nausea relief | 13% (822) |
| Bleeding | 11% (821) |
| Bacterial infection | 4% (824) |
| Nerve injury | 4% (825) |
| heartburn | 4% (413) |
| night sweats | 7% (180) |
| Derealization | 2% (224) |
| Hepatitis B | 1% (820) |
| Pneumothorax | 0% (819) |
| dehydration | 25% (4) |
| Alprazolam (Xanax) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Reduced anxiety | 85% (336) |
| Reduced panic | 78% (329) |
| Drowsiness | 62% (311) |
| Decreased inhibitions | 41% (308) |
| Forgetfulness | 35% (304) |
| Light-headedness | 26% (304) |
| Dizziness | 25% (302) |
| Decreased sex drive | 24% (302) |
| Depression | 23% (310) |
| Dry mouth | 23% (302) |
| Irritability | 16% (303) |
| Constipation | 13% (301) |
| Blurred vision | 13% (302) |
| Insomnia | 12% (305) |
| Muscle weakness | 11% (303) |
| Nausea | 8% (301) |
| Hyperactivity | 7% (303) |
| Tremor | 6% (298) |
| Jaundice | 2% (300) |
| Vomiting | 1% (300) |
| Seizure | 1% (301) |
| racing thoughts | 20% (10) |
| Watery mouth | 0% (297) |
| high blood pressure | 0% (5) |
| Hot Flashes when dosage increased | 0% (1) |
| Convulsion | 0% (109) |
| Amitriptyline | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 57% (317) |
| dry mouth | 54% (306) |
| weakness or tiredness | 50% (311) |
| changes in appetite or weight | 35% (307) |
| constipation | 32% (307) |
| changes in sex drive or ability | 29% (300) |
| unsteadiness | 25% (294) |
| headaches | 24% (301) |
| nightmares | 23% (302) |
| confusion | 23% (300) |
| nausea | 19% (302) |
| blurred vision | 18% (297) |
| excessive sweating | 16% (298) |
| pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet | 14% (296) |
| difficulty urinating | 11% (298) |
| vomiting | 6% (298) |
| Antidepressants | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| decreased sex drive | 63% (289) |
| drowsiness | 61% (292) |
| dry mouth | 53% (290) |
| weight gain | 50% (288) |
| nervousness / anxiety | 44% (290) |
| insomnia | 44% (283) |
| increased appetite | 37% (285) |
| dizziness | 36% (277) |
| constipation | 35% (282) |
| confusion | 28% (278) |
| decreased appetite | 25% (282) |
| increased heart rate | 24% (282) |
| blurred vision | 21% (277) |
| urinary retention | 13% (279) |
| Aripiprazole (Abilify) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Restlessness | 48% (79) |
| Anxiety | 45% (77) |
| Weight gain | 43% (80) |
| Drowsiness | 42% (79) |
| Dizziness | 33% (76) |
| Insomnia | 32% (77) |
| More balanced mood | 27% (77) |
| Nausea | 24% (75) |
| Reduced mania | 22% (76) |
| Headache | 21% (76) |
| Constipation | 20% (74) |
| Blurred vision | 16% (74) |
| Vomiting | 5% (75) |
| Bupropion (Wellbutrin) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| dry mouth | 48% (547) |
| Fatigue | 38% (458) |
| drowsiness | 31% (553) |
| forgetfulness | 39% (437) |
| headache | 31% (546) |
| dizziness | 29% (546) |
| excitement | 29% (551) |
| excessive sweating | 26% (543) |
| Dizzyness upon standing | 30% (427) |
| constipation | 23% (537) |
| nausea | 20% (542) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 19% (547) |
| weight loss | 17% (541) |
| anxiety | 41% (157) |
| anxious | 40% (161) |
| worsened depression horribly | 14% (384) |
| cold painful numb fingers | 12% (421) |
| Memory loss | 27% (139) |
| vomiting | 6% (538) |
| ringing ears | 30% (74) |
| palipitations | 22% (97) |
| Dialated eyes | 5% (362) |
| SSRI - sleepy | 14% (98) |
| serotonin storm | 5% (221) |
| seizure | 0% (287) |
| Heart rate slowed | 0% (15) |
| I have taken Zoloft several times through the years and never had any trouble. Unfortunately my dr. prescribed it for anxiety attacks during my last pregnancy (that is the only time I have had severe attacks like that) and my daughter was born with an umb | 0% (54) |
| heart rate felt slower | 0% (15) |
| Citalopram (Celexa) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 53% (199) |
| drowsiness | 39% (191) |
| excessive tiredness | 37% (194) |
| dry mouth | 36% (191) |
| nausea | 30% (189) |
| nervousness | 28% (189) |
| loss of appetite | 21% (188) |
| excessive sweating | 18% (188) |
| excitement | 15% (187) |
| diarrhea | 15% (186) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 14% (188) |
| stomach pain | 13% (184) |
| muscle or joint pain | 12% (187) |
| vomiting | 6% (184) |
| Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 76% (273) |
| difficulty thinking or remembering | 51% (267) |
| unsteadiness | 36% (258) |
| dizziness | 34% (261) |
| problems with coordination | 31% (261) |
| changes in sex drive or ability | 28% (253) |
| blurred vision | 17% (259) |
| frequent urination | 17% (260) |
| muscle or joint pain | 13% (262) |
| increased saliva | 6% (258) |
| Diazepam (Valium) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 65% (147) |
| tiredness | 59% (145) |
| dizziness | 35% (143) |
| weakness | 30% (141) |
| dry mouth | 29% (142) |
| changes in appetite | 18% (136) |
| diarrhea | 7% (139) |
| nausea | 6% (135) |
| Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 74% (453) |
| dry mouth, nose, and throat | 48% (444) |
| dizziness | 25% (430) |
| nervousness | 16% (424) |
| headache | 15% (425) |
| muscle weakness | 15% (427) |
| constipation | 10% (429) |
| nausea | 7% (427) |
| loss of appetite | 7% (425) |
| excitement (especially in children) | 7% (425) |
| increased chest congestion | 5% (425) |
| vomiting | 2% (422) |
| Duloxetine (Cymbalta) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| tiredness | 49% (250) |
| changes in sexual desire or ability | 49% (248) |
| dry mouth | 45% (247) |
| sweating or night sweats | 43% (250) |
| drowsiness | 38% (241) |
| nausea | 36% (249) |
| dizziness | 36% (245) |
| weakness | 33% (244) |
| headache | 33% (243) |
| constipation | 26% (244) |
| muscle pain or cramps | 23% (241) |
| decreased appetite | 20% (245) |
| stomach pain | 19% (243) |
| heartburn | 17% (241) |
| increased urination | 17% (243) |
| difficulty urinating | 17% (239) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 16% (237) |
| vomiting | 15% (243) |
| diarrhea | 14% (243) |
| Escitalopram (Lexapro) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 59% (237) |
| excessive tiredness | 37% (232) |
| drowsiness | 36% (230) |
| dry mouth | 31% (230) |
| increased appetite | 24% (229) |
| dizziness | 23% (230) |
| increased sweating | 23% (228) |
| nausea | 21% (228) |
| diarrhea | 16% (225) |
| constipation | 13% (227) |
| increased anxiety | 22% (134) |
| stomach pain | 12% (224) |
| heartburn | 9% (227) |
| flu-like symptoms | 8% (225) |
| Disassociation | 23% (71) |
| runny nose | 6% (225) |
| sneezing | 2% (221) |
| Fluoxetine (Prozac) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 49% (352) |
| nervousness | 40% (356) |
| dry mouth | 39% (345) |
| drowsiness | 33% (345) |
| nausea | 26% (347) |
| excessive sweating | 23% (343) |
| weakness | 22% (338) |
| loss of appetite | 21% (344) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 17% (343) |
| weight loss | 16% (346) |
| severe sleep disturbances | 37% (139) |
| sore throat | 11% (342) |
| Imipramine (Tofranil) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| dry mouth | 61% (31) |
| weakness or tiredness | 47% (32) |
| drowsiness | 44% (32) |
| constipation | 35% (31) |
| excessive sweating | 34% (29) |
| excitement or anxiety | 29% (31) |
| changes in appetite or weight | 27% (30) |
| blurred vision | 23% (30) |
| nausea | 19% (31) |
| skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual | 20% (30) |
| nightmares | 16% (31) |
| changes in sex drive or ability | 17% (29) |
| difficulty urinating | 13% (31) |
| frequent urination | 13% (31) |
| Lamotrigine (Lamictal) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| difficulty thinking or concentrating | 45% (110) |
| drowsiness | 36% (110) |
| loss of balance or coordination | 28% (106) |
| dizziness | 23% (107) |
| blurred vision | 22% (111) |
| difficulty speaking | 22% (107) |
| stomach, back, or joint pain | 18% (104) |
| constipation | 18% (105) |
| loss of appetite | 12% (105) |
| uncontrollable movements of the eyes | 11% (105) |
| weight loss | 10% (104) |
| missed or painful menstrual periods | 9% (105) |
| double vision | 8% (107) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 9% (100) |
| swelling, itching, or irritation of the vagina | 8% (103) |
| diarrhea | 7% (104) |
| Levothyroxine | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| irritability | 30% (126) |
| insomnia | 27% (127) |
| headache | 25% (130) |
| nervousness | 26% (129) |
| sensitivity to heat | 25% (127) |
| excessive sweating | 23% (129) |
| temporary hair loss | 20% (129) |
| increased appetite | 20% (128) |
| diarrhea | 16% (129) |
| weight loss | 14% (132) |
| changes in menstrual cycle | 13% (126) |
| stomach cramps | 13% (128) |
| tremor | 10% (131) |
| nausea | 10% (127) |
| vomiting | 5% (127) |
| fever | 4% (125) |
| Lorazepam (Ativan) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 72% (151) |
| tiredness | 59% (149) |
| dizziness | 38% (146) |
| dry mouth | 28% (144) |
| weakness | 26% (147) |
| changes in sex drive or ability | 16% (142) |
| restlessness or excitement | 14% (143) |
| changes in appetite | 12% (139) |
| blurred vision | 11% (141) |
| frequent urination | 9% (142) |
| constipation | 9% (141) |
| difficulty urinating | 6% (139) |
| nausea | 4% (142) |
| diarrhea | 2% (142) |
| Magnesium | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| diarrhea | 26% (1291) |
| stomach discomfort | 19% (1262) |
| nervousness | 9% (33) |
| disassociation | 3% (32) |
| Meditation | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| reduced stress | 79% (1500) |
| improved mood | 72% (1493) |
| improved sleep | 51% (1464) |
| reduced pain | 35% (1455) |
| waking up too early | 15% (1033) |
| nasal congestion | 13% (1015) |
| Passing out | 6% (1239) |
| palpitations | 22% (32) |
| withdrawel | 13% (30) |
| hives | 7% (29) |
| Paroxetine (Paxil) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| decreased sex drive | 47% (206) |
| sleepiness or feeling "drugged" | 43% (202) |
| difficulty concentrating | 43% (202) |
| nervousness | 40% (200) |
| dizziness | 38% (199) |
| weight gain | 38% (197) |
| dry mouth | 36% (197) |
| forgetfulness | 35% (196) |
| unusual dreams | 34% (200) |
| headache | 33% (204) |
| weakness | 34% (197) |
| confusion | 29% (196) |
| nausea | 28% (195) |
| sweating | 27% (197) |
| yawning | 19% (194) |
| muscle weakness or tightness | 18% (194) |
| decreased appetite | 18% (194) |
| pain in the back, muscles, joints, or anywhere in the body | 18% (194) |
| sensitivity to light | 17% (195) |
| constipation | 18% (193) |
| gas | 16% (193) |
| stomach pain | 14% (195) |
| flushing (redness in face and other ares of skin) | 11% (193) |
| lump or tightness in throat | 11% (195) |
| diarrhea | 10% (193) |
| weight loss | 10% (195) |
| heartburn | 10% (192) |
| changes in ability to taste food | 10% (196) |
| sore teeth and gums | 9% (191) |
| runny nose | 9% (192) |
| painful or irregular menstruation | 7% (188) |
| vomiting | 7% (193) |
| cough | 6% (193) |
| increased sex drive | 4% (193) |
| Pregabalin (Lyrica) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| tiredness | 64% (188) |
| difficulty remembering or forgetfulness | 62% (180) |
| dizziness | 59% (184) |
| difficulty concentrating or paying attention | 56% (177) |
| dry mouth | 55% (179) |
| loss of balance or unsteadiness | 53% (172) |
| weight gain | 52% (174) |
| lack of coordination | 45% (172) |
| weakness | 43% (177) |
| headache | 43% (176) |
| confusion | 39% (175) |
| constipation | 38% (176) |
| muscle twitching | 36% (173) |
| bloating | 35% (170) |
| gas | 33% (174) |
| swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs | 34% (167) |
| nausea | 31% (174) |
| back pain | 32% (168) |
| increased appetite | 31% (169) |
| anxiety | 31% (170) |
| speech problems | 28% (174) |
| uncontrollable shaking or jerking of a part of the body | 20% (169) |
| ''high'' or elevated mood | 16% (172) |
| vomiting | 8% (168) |
| Progesterone | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| tiredness | 50% (38) |
| headache | 38% (40) |
| muscle, joint, or bone pain | 43% (35) |
| mood swings | 41% (34) |
| irritability | 37% (35) |
| breast tenderness or pain | 29% (38) |
| upset stomach | 27% (37) |
| excessive worrying | 28% (36) |
| constipation | 18% (38) |
| diarrhea | 19% (37) |
| runny nose | 20% (35) |
| vaginal discharge | 16% (37) |
| sneezing | 12% (34) |
| cough | 12% (34) |
| vomiting | 11% (36) |
| problems urinating | 9% (35) |
| Propranolol | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| dizziness or lightheadedness | 45% (169) |
| excessive tiredness | 41% (163) |
| difficulty sleeping | 27% (165) |
| upset stomach | 14% (159) |
| weepiness | 11% (155) |
| constipation | 9% (158) |
| vomiting | 6% (157) |
| diarrhea | 4% (159) |
| rash | 3% (156) |
| K | 2% (55) |
| dissociation | 13% (8) |
| Very low pulse | 20% (5) |
| disassociative episodes | 0% (7) |
| Complement Fixation | 0% (7) |
| Quetiapine (Seroquel) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 89% (79) |
| difficulty thinking or concentrating | 66% (76) |
| dry mouth | 58% (74) |
| dizziness | 58% (72) |
| decreased sexual desire or ability | 56% (70) |
| unusual dreams | 47% (70) |
| irritability | 44% (73) |
| increased appetite | 46% (69) |
| loss of coordination | 41% (73) |
| excessive weight gain | 41% (71) |
| weakness | 38% (73) |
| headache | 30% (70) |
| difficulty speaking or using language | 28% (72) |
| constipation | 28% (68) |
| pain in the joints, back, neck, or ears | 27% (70) |
| gas | 27% (66) |
| indigestion | 25% (69) |
| stuffy nose | 22% (67) |
| stomach pain or swelling | 20% (66) |
| numbness, burning, or tingling in the arms or legs | 11% (70) |
| breast enlargement in males | 6% (66) |
| missed menstrual periods | 3% (68) |
| discharge from the breasts | 2% (66) |
| Sertraline (Zoloft) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 52% (328) |
| weight changes | 40% (324) |
| excessive tiredness | 38% (329) |
| drowsiness | 36% (320) |
| dry mouth | 34% (322) |
| nervousness | 30% (317) |
| dizziness | 27% (317) |
| headache | 27% (318) |
| nausea | 25% (322) |
| excessive sweating | 21% (314) |
| gas or bloating | 20% (315) |
| loss of appetite | 18% (319) |
| diarrhea | 17% (322) |
| constipation | 13% (319) |
| pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet | 11% (317) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 10% (315) |
| sore throat | 6% (311) |
| vomiting | 4% (314) |
| Venlafaxine (Effexor) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sexual desire or ability | 53% (276) |
| weakness or tiredness | 42% (280) |
| dry mouth | 39% (274) |
| dizziness | 38% (277) |
| drowsiness | 37% (279) |
| headache | 32% (278) |
| nightmares | 32% (276) |
| sweating | 30% (272) |
| nausea | 26% (274) |
| hot flashes or flushing | 25% (270) |
| constipation | 24% (275) |
| yawning | 23% (266) |
| gas | 21% (271) |
| twitching | 20% (273) |
| ringing in the ears | 19% (268) |
| muscle tightness | 17% (270) |
| loss of appetite | 17% (270) |
| frequent urination | 16% (269) |
| heartburn | 15% (268) |
| change in ability to taste food | 14% (269) |
| stomach pain | 13% (270) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 12% (268) |
| pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in part of the body | 12% (267) |
| enlarged pupils (black circles in the middle of the eyes) | 12% (266) |
| diarrhea | 11% (268) |
| weight loss | 9% (267) |
| burping | 9% (269) |
| sore throat, chills, or other signs of infection | 9% (265) |
| difficulty urinating | 8% (266) |
| vomiting | 6% (270) |