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Question: hello i suffer from anxiety disorder can it harm my health in anyway ?
can i loose control of my self and pass out ?
are the symptoms i feel harmful ot just symptoms that pass as they always do ?
is it a chemical imbalance and mental illness or behavioural thing ?
can i loose control of my self and pass out ?
are the symptoms i feel harmful ot just symptoms that pass as they always do ?
is it a chemical imbalance and mental illness or behavioural thing ?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Anxiety is a mental disorder that is not dangerous and can be treated very effectively. You will not faint or pass out in any way, even though it feels like this sometimes. You need treatment, either with an antidepressant medication such as Lexapro or Zoloft, or with weekly psychotherapy such as CBT. This will make your symptoms better.
Dr Sheppe
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Anxiety is a mental disorder that is not dangerous and can be treated very effectively. You will not faint or pass out in any way, even though it feels like this sometimes. You need treatment, either with an antidepressant medication such as Lexapro or Zoloft, or with weekly psychotherapy such as CBT. This will make your symptoms better.
Dr Sheppe
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Dr. Raju A.T
i am talking currently lexapro 20 mg but it is not effective my i will see my doctor in 2 weeks shall i ask him to change meds ?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
If you have been on Lexapro 20mg for more than 4 weeks, then yes, it is time to switch medications. I suggest trying Zoloft.
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
Followup
Detailed Answer:
If you have been on Lexapro 20mg for more than 4 weeks, then yes, it is time to switch medications. I suggest trying Zoloft.
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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Dr. Kampana
hello my doctor added to my cipralex 20mg wellbutrin 150 XL does it help ?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes, Wellbutrin XL 150mg is a standard medication and standard dose that can often augment the Cipralex very well. I agree with this suggestion by your doctor and think it will help you.
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
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes, Wellbutrin XL 150mg is a standard medication and standard dose that can often augment the Cipralex very well. I agree with this suggestion by your doctor and think it will help you.
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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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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