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Side Effects Of Medication For Anxiety?

I have a 15 year old daughter suffering from anxiety. She sees a counselor, but so far does not take medication. We are considering medication and we are trying to do research on what's available. But what we read about side affects and outcomes, we are not coonfident about trying. But she needs help.

Wed, 23 Apr 2014
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this anxiety that your daughter has. I understand you when you are scared by the side effects of medications. This is true but there is just no drug without a side effect. Knowing of the different side effects in no way means she would have them but make you aware of so that you can intervene should you notice any abnormality. I will recommend you take the bold step and try her on medications should non drug measures continue to prove non helpful. Your doctors would monitor her closly to address all fears.

I hope this helps. I wish you well.Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications should need be. Thanks for using our services. We very much appreciate that.
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Side Effects Of Medication For Anxiety?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this anxiety that your daughter has. I understand you when you are scared by the side effects of medications. This is true but there is just no drug without a side effect. Knowing of the different side effects in no way means she would have them but make you aware of so that you can intervene should you notice any abnormality. I will recommend you take the bold step and try her on medications should non drug measures continue to prove non helpful. Your doctors would monitor her closly to address all fears. I hope this helps. I wish you well.Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications should need be. Thanks for using our services. We very much appreciate that.