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Does Deplin Help In The Treatment Of Depression And Anxiety?

Since my brother s death, 2 years ago this month, his wife has been in a constant state of severe depression and anxiety. She went into rapid menopause right after his death. She is under the care of a psychiatrist, a gynecologist and I believe, an endocrinologist now. She was previously prescribed lexapro, and other similar medication which her body and mind reacted immediately adversely to. The doctor told her she was allergic to these anxiety/depression meds. The same thing happened when the gynecologist started estrogen therapy. They had to immediately discontinue that as well. She cries constantly and feels panicked upon waking and doesn t feel relief until she is asleep. I know the feeling of anxiety (am to pm) all too well. She says she wants to die (but her religious beliefs prevent her from attempting suicide.) Thank Goodness! She just wants to feel somewhat calm. My question is, would Deplin be a good place for her doctors to start since she has such sensitivities to these drugs? My 10 yr old daughter is starting on Deplin in addition to her Clonidine non stimulant ADHD medication which she has been on for about 2 years. I wonder if my sister in law, Anna s symptoms could be helped.
Thu, 26 Mar 2020
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Hello

First of all,Deplin cannot be use alone to treat depression,because it is a vitamin and it is not a drug.

Second,Vitamin B complex intake can alleviate depression such as vitamin B6,so she can use Deplin with Vitamin B complex.

Third,she should eat fish which contain Omega 3,because Omega 3 can help alleviate depression and anxiety.Let me know if you need more information.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Dr/Mustafa, Neurologist
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Does Deplin Help In The Treatment Of Depression And Anxiety?

Hello First of all,Deplin cannot be use alone to treat depression,because it is a vitamin and it is not a drug. Second,Vitamin B complex intake can alleviate depression such as vitamin B6,so she can use Deplin with Vitamin B complex. Third,she should eat fish which contain Omega 3,because Omega 3 can help alleviate depression and anxiety.Let me know if you need more information. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Dr/Mustafa, Neurologist