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Question: Yes I have severe anxiety issues. I use to be on Xanax. I obtained a sample of Lorazepam and it makes me a little tired but it is better than having panic attacts. Im 50 yrs old and I think I might be going through mid-life depression and anxiety. fear of death, etc. I cant afford my dr. $100 co pay plus they want me to get a physical which is $500 . I cant afford it right If you can help me it would be great. thanks, XXXX
Brief Answer:
Panic diosrder
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
The condition that you are having is basically panic attacks. This is a disorder of anxiety and occurs cause of imbalance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. especially serotonin, nor adrenaline, and dopamine to some extent. Medicines are the best options to take care of these symptoms. Paroxetine is the the most popular medicine and my drug of choice. I generally prescribe my patients 12.5 mg per day at night which takes care of anxiety symptoms. Also certain medicines like propranolol and clonazepam can be give as required when there is a panic episode or expected situation where panic attack can appear.
Now I also understand that you have problem with the finances. In that case you may try doing regular aerobic exercise which can reduce the panic attacks. Yoga and meditation have also helped some. You may also visit a website called Mood Gym which will do a free computer based cognitive behavioural therapy which can also help you.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
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Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
Panic diosrder
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
The condition that you are having is basically panic attacks. This is a disorder of anxiety and occurs cause of imbalance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. especially serotonin, nor adrenaline, and dopamine to some extent. Medicines are the best options to take care of these symptoms. Paroxetine is the the most popular medicine and my drug of choice. I generally prescribe my patients 12.5 mg per day at night which takes care of anxiety symptoms. Also certain medicines like propranolol and clonazepam can be give as required when there is a panic episode or expected situation where panic attack can appear.
Now I also understand that you have problem with the finances. In that case you may try doing regular aerobic exercise which can reduce the panic attacks. Yoga and meditation have also helped some. You may also visit a website called Mood Gym which will do a free computer based cognitive behavioural therapy which can also help you.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Pravastatin is my cholesterol pill I also take. these are my med's / prav./ coreg/hydroclorizide/celexa/ I just need something for anxiety mostly
Brief Answer:
Yes you are right
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes you are right. You need treatment for anxiety. As mentioned in my earlier answer you need to be started on either paroxetine or escitalopram along with clonazepam or propranolol. This will take care of your anxiety.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
Yes you are right
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes you are right. You need treatment for anxiety. As mentioned in my earlier answer you need to be started on either paroxetine or escitalopram along with clonazepam or propranolol. This will take care of your anxiety.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Is there anyway I can get a script faxed over to my pharmacy from you. I'm willing to try what you recommended. thank you, XXXX
Brief Answer:
Unfortunately not possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello
As health care magic is an online forum, legally we are not supposed to prescribe medications without physically examining you. Such regulation are primarily meant for the safety of the patients as well as the Doctor. Further any prescription given in E-mail will not be honored by the pharmacy in your country. Sincere apologies for the same.
You may discus these options with your local doctor who can help you with a prescription.
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
Unfortunately not possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello
As health care magic is an online forum, legally we are not supposed to prescribe medications without physically examining you. Such regulation are primarily meant for the safety of the patients as well as the Doctor. Further any prescription given in E-mail will not be honored by the pharmacy in your country. Sincere apologies for the same.
You may discus these options with your local doctor who can help you with a prescription.
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
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