
Suggest Treatment For Severe Depression While On Cipralex And Diazepam

I would recommend as follows:
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Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety.
I agree with you that these new feelings can be considered an alternative form of panic attacks.
As a cardiologist, I would exclude any cardiac causes as possibly related to this symptomatology.
Coming to this point, I would conclude that your actual therapy is not really effective in controlling anxiety and depression.
That is why, I would recommend increasing to dose of Cipralex to 20mg daily or switch to another antidepressant such as Mirtazapine, Venlafaxine, etc..
I would also recommend to gradually stop taking Diazepam, because it may trigger this symptomatology. This drug should not be used for a long time because it can cause addiction and tolerance (which means that you have not the same effect after some time).
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri

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