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How To Treat Depression And Anxiety Inspite Of Taking Xanax And Sertraline?
I've been on Setriline and Xanax now for a year for depression and anxiety. I've also am on Tramadol for pain . None of the mentioned meds seem to be helping at all and I am feeling worse now than ever before. What should I do life to me seems to be a waste of time already.
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I can understand your concern. As your anxiety is persisting even while you are on Sertraline and Xanax so in my opinion there is need for re-evaluation. As sertraline is not working so either some other SSRI drug can be used like Paroxetine, Fluoxetine or some other drug like Bupropion can be added to prescription to augment the actions of sertraline. Xanax can be used on SOS basis till you get relief.
Apart from medicines psychological treatment like CBT or cognitive behaviour therapy along with relaxation exercise helps to reduce the symptoms of anxiety. Progressive muscle relaxation exercises, yoga, breathing exercises etc are commonly used drugs and are very useful. Please visit your doctor for help.
Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist
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How To Treat Depression And Anxiety Inspite Of Taking Xanax And Sertraline?
Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. As your anxiety is persisting even while you are on Sertraline and Xanax so in my opinion there is need for re-evaluation. As sertraline is not working so either some other SSRI drug can be used like Paroxetine, Fluoxetine or some other drug like Bupropion can be added to prescription to augment the actions of sertraline. Xanax can be used on SOS basis till you get relief. Apart from medicines psychological treatment like CBT or cognitive behaviour therapy along with relaxation exercise helps to reduce the symptoms of anxiety. Progressive muscle relaxation exercises, yoga, breathing exercises etc are commonly used drugs and are very useful. Please visit your doctor for help. Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist