increased anxiety

[web52]

took shot 28/48 last fri; taking 1200 riba also. since fri night i have been experiencing some difficult anxiety that i have not had since starting tx. anybody know if this may be due to inf or riba? feel like i want to crawl out of my skin, also feel like something terrible is going to happen any second (not sure what). phone rings & i jump.  no real changes in my life/circumstance to account for this. called & spoke w/ study coordinator, she will speak w/ doc. anybody else experience this? anyone know of a non-benzodiazapine and non-ssri anti anxiety agent that works?  

[wyntre9]

Thanks, all, for sharing.

I'm gonna get a script in the morning.

[Htownwife]

You're NOT a wimp at all!! What you're going through is NORMAl for this horrendous treatment!!
AD'S may not be a bad thing at all for now! My husband had to get on them and he's never been on them before! And sounds bothered him A LOT! Especially the dog licking, scratching, etc. I have never before seen him in such a state as he was in before getting on AD's . The doctor told me to watch out for him, that if he needed to get on them it would have to come from me, that he wouldn't realize it. I'm SO glad he got on them!
We decided we'd worry about withdrawals from them after this was over.
I think you need to talk to your doctor about them. There's no shame in getting the help you need and DESERVE right now!
Remember, it's not you, it's the med's!!

[northstar]

I know just what your talking about. I felt like I was crawling outta my skin, and I could barely stand that sensation!! My doc gave me klonopin for this, and it took the edge off. It did go away, but it would return from time to time. Horrible feeling that "impending doom" cloud along with crawling skin. yikes.
It's just the tx though, your not losing it.

[web52]

thanks for the suggestions. benadryl sounds like something for me to try 1st (non-prescription). will check w/ docs office tomorrow just to get clearance.  

[crsrph]

buspar (buspirone ) is not a benzodiazepine nor a ssri however it does have an effect on on 5 ht 1 and 2 receptors tri cyclic anti depresants are another choice although they also effect 5 ht receptors in some instances meprobamate and phenobarbital are old ones and do have problems with addiction side effects and drug interactions also some of your atypical anti depresants could be an option such as welbutrin (bupropion) also some people have some luck with benadryl for anxiety a few thoughts best of luck

[Alady1620]

I had anxiety sometimes while on treatment.  My doc prescribed xanax.  I took half of one when needed and it did the trick.