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Week 2 I need help!

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jenilyn35728
jenilyn35728

I started these meds to help with anxiety, i have HORRIBLE health anxiety! i know it takes more time than 2 weeks but im scared. so week 1 did 10mg and was ok a little tired week 2 i started 20mg (currently) day 5. i have been having muscle twitches in my legs/thighs for the past week now. has any one else dealt with this as a side effect? i googled and istantly panicked thinkibg i have ALS....because well anxiety.

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  • jamie08883
    jamie08883 jenilyn35728

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    im currently on day 9 and feeling terrible. racing heart, restless legs, shaking, and feeling detached from reality. did u and are u having these side effects and how are you doing now?

  • jenilyn35728
    jenilyn35728

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    restless legs and shaking yes! the shaking has subsided a little...restless legs and insomnia are stupid and suck though. i always feel like my legs are so tense even theoughout the day. everyone says 6-8 weeks and everything starts to work itself out for the better, so i am remaining hopeful! i hope the issues you are having subside as well, the anxiety from the anxiety meds at first is the worst lol

  • jamie08883
    jamie08883 jenilyn35728

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    yes, my anxiety has increased so much since taking the medication. i had 3 better days recently although the past 2 havent been great again. im going to stick it out as ive heard it takes a while to take full affect.

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