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How To Overcome Anxiety Problem And How Long To Continue Medicines?

Sir,
I have been taking fluoxetine hcl 20mg, propanolol hcl 40mg and alprazolam 0.25mg. for my anxiety for last 2 years. sir i have major loses in my life because of anxiety and taken many wrong decision under anxiety attacks . plz do do suggest how to overcome this anxiety and reply whether i will have to take this medicene life long.
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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You are taking Fluoxetine 20 mg, Propranolol 40 and Alprazolam 0.25 mg for anxiety since last 2 years. Even with medicines you have anxiety, indecisiveness etc symptoms. I would advise you to visit your psychiatrist for dose adjustments. As per my opinion dose of Fluoxetine should be increased to 40 mg depending upon your clinical symptoms. You can try relaxation exercises, progressive muscle relaxation exercises, meditation to improve your persisting anxiety.

Other modalities of treatment like biofeedback, behaviour therapy can also help you in coming out of this anxiety.

Thanks, hope this helps you.
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How To Overcome Anxiety Problem And How Long To Continue Medicines?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM You are taking Fluoxetine 20 mg, Propranolol 40 and Alprazolam 0.25 mg for anxiety since last 2 years. Even with medicines you have anxiety, indecisiveness etc symptoms. I would advise you to visit your psychiatrist for dose adjustments. As per my opinion dose of Fluoxetine should be increased to 40 mg depending upon your clinical symptoms. You can try relaxation exercises, progressive muscle relaxation exercises, meditation to improve your persisting anxiety. Other modalities of treatment like biofeedback, behaviour therapy can also help you in coming out of this anxiety. Thanks, hope this helps you.