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Can Xanax Prescription Be Given For Anxiety And Depression In The Absence Of Old Doctor?
I have been prescribed xanaxfor years for anxiety, anxiety attacks, some depression. My doctor is no longer available I need a doctor to take over, be my new doctor for my xanax prescriptions before I run out completely can you do this?he told me I needed to find Dr soon so as not to be without and go into withdrawals
Mon, 6 Jan 2014
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Xanax is used only for short term control of anxiety symptoms. In long term patient develops tolerance and dependance on it with exacerbation of anxiety.
In long term and better control of anxiety and depression SSRIs medicines (Like sertraline, fluoxetine, paroxetine, escitalopram and fluvoxamine) are better. For which you can request your psychiatrist to start.
For short term you can request other psychiatrist for xanax prescription to avoid withdrawal.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Xanax is used only for short term control of anxiety symptoms. In long term patient develops tolerance and dependance on it with exacerbation of anxiety.
In long term and better control of anxiety and depression SSRIs medicines (Like sertraline, fluoxetine, paroxetine, escitalopram and fluvoxamine) are better. For which you can request your psychiatrist to start.
For short term you can request other psychiatrist for xanax prescription to avoid withdrawal.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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