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How Can Anxiety And Depression Be Treated?
I am having anxiety and depression. I am taking Duloxetine at night before bed and whe waking taking 1 mg. clonazepam up to three times a day depending how the anxiety is. I am 68 and these symptoms Have come and gone for the past 5 years. I am trying to stay active by staying busy, but energy level is low . I am trying to get a physiclogist appointment.
Fri, 16 Feb 2018
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In my opinion please make sure that blood reports like thyroid test, hemoglobin, blood sugars and cholesterol are normal. Cognitive behavioral therapy is useful with a trained therapist. Continue Duloxetine and taper Clonazepam.
Hope this clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Gayathri, Psychiatrist
In my opinion please make sure that blood reports like thyroid test, hemoglobin, blood sugars and cholesterol are normal. Cognitive behavioral therapy is useful with a trained therapist. Continue Duloxetine and taper Clonazepam.
Hope this clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Gayathri, Psychiatrist
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