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Suggest Remedies For Anxiety And Short Temper After Prolonged Use Of Marijuana
Question: I HAVE A SON THAT IS USING POT FOR ANXIETY . AND HAS BEEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS OFF AND ON . BUT I GOT HIM INTO A DR. WHO PUT HIM ON THE GENERIC OF LEXAPRO CALLED ESCITALOPRAM 10 MG . HE HAS BEEN USING BOTH FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS AND HE IS HAVING CRAZY SIDE EFFECTS !!! VERY ANGRY , COMPULSIVE , NOT REMEMBERING THINGS LIKE HE NORMALLY DID ???
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Marijuana has many negative psychotropic effects including anxiety, anger, impulsivity, memory loss, and increased anxiety. Lexapro is well known and well tested for treating anxiety very well, without any of the side effects you mention. I strongly suggest your son stop using marijuana immediately, and these symptoms will go away with time.
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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
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Marijuana has many negative psychotropic effects including anxiety, anger, impulsivity, memory loss, and increased anxiety. Lexapro is well known and well tested for treating anxiety very well, without any of the side effects you mention. I strongly suggest your son stop using marijuana immediately, and these symptoms will go away with time.
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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