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Suggest Treatment For Agoraphobia While On Gabapentin

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Posted on Wed, 10 May 2017
Question: I been suffering from severe anxiety, agoraphobia and PTSD ive tried gabapentin for years ans several others and none seem to help i dont need to take these benzodiazapines everyday but they do help i have had a hard time finding a doctor to prscribe these meds. Ive tried xanax which is too strong but ativan and klonopin work very well
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I think SSRI should be adopted for long term treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health Care Magic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Considering your diagnosis I am of the opinion that SSRI should be considered over benzodiazepines. I understand that benzos are helping you to a great extent but we can not ignore flip side of them prominently side effects and dependence.

I also like to inform you that online prescription of benzos is never a possibility as it is prohibited by tegulatory agencies.

I hope this answers you.
If you have more questions feel free to contact me.
Thanks and regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Agoraphobia While On Gabapentin

Brief Answer: I think SSRI should be adopted for long term treatment Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Health Care Magic. I read your query and understand your concerns. Considering your diagnosis I am of the opinion that SSRI should be considered over benzodiazepines. I understand that benzos are helping you to a great extent but we can not ignore flip side of them prominently side effects and dependence. I also like to inform you that online prescription of benzos is never a possibility as it is prohibited by tegulatory agencies. I hope this answers you. If you have more questions feel free to contact me. Thanks and regards.