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Is Paxel Effective In Managing Acute Anxiety?
Question: Hi back. I've suffred from acute anxiety for three years. Right now an on .5 adavan and 1.1 adaven with 4 nurontons and several serequel twice a day and this combination calms me down. Hoever, the only doctor I can work with will not subscribe any more adavan. and have not been able to find a psychiatrist anywhere within 30 miles. this research has been done by my medicare HMO, Freedom. What would you recommend as a safer drug to replace the adavan? I've been looking a Paxel. Do you have any suggestions? thank you, XXXXXXX
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
Ativan is highly dangerous in those older than 65 due to risk of memory loss, delirium, falls, fractures, and confusion. It is a good decision to change to a different medication. Paxil is an SSRI antidepressant that is also used for treatment of anxiety. This is a safe medicine and it is very effective. I would certainly encourage you to talk with your doctor about prescribing Paxil.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Ativan is highly dangerous in those older than 65 due to risk of memory loss, delirium, falls, fractures, and confusion. It is a good decision to change to a different medication. Paxil is an SSRI antidepressant that is also used for treatment of anxiety. This is a safe medicine and it is very effective. I would certainly encourage you to talk with your doctor about prescribing Paxil.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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