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How Can Severe Anxiety Be Treated?

I suffer with vulvadynia and my anxiety over this condition has gotten worse. I seem to have an anxiety attack every day or so. I am taking Gabapentin and a low dose of Lorazepam. Today my head felt like a tight swim cap was on my head and on fire. My ears were pulsing inside my head. I am better now, but fear another attack. I tried Lexapro but felt awful after 1 dose. Not sure what to do.
Fri, 16 Mar 2018
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Hello,

The medication effective for anxiety when taken for prescribed duration.

Usually, Lorazepam like group of drug prescribed for two to three month short course. Fluoxetine like drug also can be prescribed for five to six month. With regular intake of these medications, improvement can be noted.

Behavioral counselling also will be beneficial to get rid of anxiety, and regular exercise is also advisable. Consult the psychiatrist for examination and discuss your case.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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How Can Severe Anxiety Be Treated?

Hello, The medication effective for anxiety when taken for prescribed duration. Usually, Lorazepam like group of drug prescribed for two to three month short course. Fluoxetine like drug also can be prescribed for five to six month. With regular intake of these medications, improvement can be noted. Behavioral counselling also will be beneficial to get rid of anxiety, and regular exercise is also advisable. Consult the psychiatrist for examination and discuss your case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami