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Suggest Medication For Severe Anxiety

Posted on Tue, 24 Nov 2015

Question: Hi, I had some issues that resulted in my Dr thinking I was suffering from anxiety. I had bloodwork, catscan and EKG and all my results were very good. I only take Asthma meds Advair and Salbutamol. I had been given Lorazepam and Hospital as they thought I had anxiety due to high heart rate at time. My Dr then prescribed Venlafaine 37.5mg once a day, I only took for 2 days and found side effects were too strong. My Dr is away so I was thinking of just taking my Lorazepam .5mg dose in meantime, can this be taken daily? I am 5' 10'' 175lbs and 51 years old. Thx xxxx

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxx.

Yes, lorazepam 0.5mg can be taken daily. It will be okay to take only this, and not the venlafaxine. Hopefully when your doctor gets back they will find a suitable medicine to replace venlafaxine. There are many available.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

Is it ok to take the Lorazepam .5mg tablet twice a day when needed, as I also have problems sleeping?
thx

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Follow-up

Detailed Answer:
Yes indeed, this is perfectly fine and safe.

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