Suggest Treatment For Depression

Posted on Thu, 21 Jan 2016

Question: my main concern is the nurse I see for my depression,

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
NEED MORE INFO

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

If appropriate, Kindly provide more detail.

What specific medication are you using currently

What issue in particular bothers you about the nurse in question

Do get back to me.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (7 minutes later)

im having too many hi and lows,but nurse does not change my meds

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Depression is very much a treatable disease. You need to apprise your treating psychiatrist about the situation. XXXXXXX mental state exam and a detailed sit in history would be required to devise a plan with respect to adding or replacing further medication. Sertraline is an SSRI which has a better cardiac safety profile and can be considered for switching with Effexor which you are already using. Deep breathing exercises, ensuring at least 6 to 8 hours sleep daily and exercise for 30 minutes regularly. Behavioral cognitive therapy and psychotherapy sessions should be utilized. The therapist can guide you towards tailoring daily routines that would be helpful in coping with the issues that you face. If you have any suicidal thoughts then you should go to an ER near you immediately.

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107

Dr. M.S. Khalil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar