Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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lmecklen 01/30/2015

So I switched from effexor to prozac and lately I have been so short of breath and have chest tightness. I'm freaking myself out thinking omg what if something is wrong with me. It's giving me major anxiety. Do u think it could be a symptom from the medicine switch?

Canaan 01/30/2015

I don't know how long it's been since you made the change, but several times (for me) a medication change did give me a more nervous affect at first, then usually would settle down. If it's been a while since your change, the medication may just not be the right one or the dosage. I would definitely make sure your doctor knows as soon as possible. Many times a pharmacist can give you some general thoughts on the medications and possible side affects.

If you are feeling like it's getting worse I would certainly consider a visit to the ER.

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