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[abells1965]

i have had anxiety problems all my life but it was bearable.  i had a hyorectomy 2 years ago and its been getting worse.  i moved from nj to nc and that was scary.  for about a year i have had anxiety attacts almost all the time.  every 4 heart beat it stops and then pounds in my chest. i have been on effexor and welbatrin, nothing helped.   doc just put me on kolonopin 2 days ago.  it is helping but i can still feel my heart raceing but not as bad.  does anyone know how long kolonopin lasts in your system?  it only lasts about 3 hours for me.  is this normal?     please help.  need help     thank u:)

[apple]

It is supposed to last longer in your system.  Not sure how long but longer than that I think.  What dose are you on?  Check with the doc..

My anxiety also got worse after a hysterectomy and taking the anti-depressant I was on changed.  The side effects of the drug totally took me and I had succesfully been on them for 3 years.  Crazy!!

I had to go one the hunt again.  I tried many different drugs after that and found success in anti-psychotics. 

Hope you find what you need.  Here is a post that could help you with the med ideas http://www.anxietyzone.com/index.php/topic,223.0.html

Welcome to this site    This is a great place for advice and support