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Suggest An Alternate Medicine For Seroxat Taken For Anxiety And Depression
Question: Iam suffering from anxiety depression.on seroxet for 13 years .20 ml.now does not seem to work.should I change my medication.am suffering
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Brief Answer:
I think yes
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for using Health care magic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
It is common observation among antidepressant users that a medicine which was effective earlier loses efficacy for the individual and seroxet is one among the medications.
In case of loss of efficacy we have two options which are commonly employed.
First to increases the dose. Since seroxet can be used upto 60 mg in individual person there is large scope to increase the dose of seroxet in your case. It can be increased to 30 mg a day and I hope that will be effective for you.
The second option is to change the medication. We have currently more than 50 of antidepressants and after discussing with your doctor you can decide the one suitable for your profile. This option should be exercised if there is problem with side effects of earlier medication.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
I think yes
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for using Health care magic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
It is common observation among antidepressant users that a medicine which was effective earlier loses efficacy for the individual and seroxet is one among the medications.
In case of loss of efficacy we have two options which are commonly employed.
First to increases the dose. Since seroxet can be used upto 60 mg in individual person there is large scope to increase the dose of seroxet in your case. It can be increased to 30 mg a day and I hope that will be effective for you.
The second option is to change the medication. We have currently more than 50 of antidepressants and after discussing with your doctor you can decide the one suitable for your profile. This option should be exercised if there is problem with side effects of earlier medication.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Increasing the dose can be a better option
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
Considering your good response in past and no side effects with paroxetine I feel increasing dose can be a better option.
High bp and mild diabetes are independent diseases and nothing to do with paroxetine. They need independent treatment.
I hope this assists you further.
Thanks and regards.
Increasing the dose can be a better option
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
Considering your good response in past and no side effects with paroxetine I feel increasing dose can be a better option.
High bp and mild diabetes are independent diseases and nothing to do with paroxetine. They need independent treatment.
I hope this assists you further.
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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