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Should I Take Anti Anxiety Medication?
Have an apt with my Family medicine MD in a few days. Thinking I need to get back on anti-anxiety med. I took Lexapro for 5 years, off for one yr. Symptoms have manifested in sleepless night when I'm stressed. Also, almost fainted from blood draw last week. My reaction to small stressors seem out of proportion. Not interested in going back on Lexapro because I lose my libido. I'm female, 44 yrs old. Do you recommend other options? Thanks!
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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In anxiety, best antidepressant is paroxetine. You can try this. It is better than laxapro. You can consult your psychiatrist for prescription as this drug is not available over the counter. You can also take benzodiazepine on sos basis or try relaxation exercise.
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Thanks for using healthcare magic
In anxiety, best antidepressant is paroxetine. You can try this. It is better than laxapro. You can consult your psychiatrist for prescription as this drug is not available over the counter. You can also take benzodiazepine on sos basis or try relaxation exercise.
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