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How Long Can I Continue Estrace, Celexa And Ativan?
Question: Hi! I presently take 0.5 mg of Estrace however have tried Celexa (Lexapro) several times. At 10 mg this is too strong and at 5mg helps however am initially nervous so take 1 mg Ativan however my throat seizes and need to take more ativan to counteract this. The other option I have tried to avoid throat seizing is to take half a pill of Immovane which does not get my throat seized. I'm not sure whether to continue on this medication due to this problem.
Brief Answer:
Anxiety conditions
Detailed Answer:
hi,
welcome to HCM
As I could understand from your compliants here that you are taking tab estrace, tab lexapro 5 mg, tab Ativan and tab immovane. These medication are suggestive of you being suffering from some kind of an anxiety disorder. however a possibility of other co morbid psychiatric conditions needs to be considered as they are known to co occur commonly.
I need you answer my few questions
1) do you feels heart racing and pounding on exposure to certain situations or on certain thoughts?
2) do you keep low most of the times?
3) does your interest in previous pleasurable activities appers to have diminished in recent times?
4) difficullty in falling asleep?
Anwers to above would help.
I suggest a thyroid function test screen if not done before, as need to rule out any thyroid condition.
A routine complete blood count and haemogram to investigate for anemia.
An ECG and chest X-ray.
considering your complaints and drug history psychiatrist consultation is very much advisable.
welcome for further suggestions.
waiting for your response.
Regards
Anxiety conditions
Detailed Answer:
hi,
welcome to HCM
As I could understand from your compliants here that you are taking tab estrace, tab lexapro 5 mg, tab Ativan and tab immovane. These medication are suggestive of you being suffering from some kind of an anxiety disorder. however a possibility of other co morbid psychiatric conditions needs to be considered as they are known to co occur commonly.
I need you answer my few questions
1) do you feels heart racing and pounding on exposure to certain situations or on certain thoughts?
2) do you keep low most of the times?
3) does your interest in previous pleasurable activities appers to have diminished in recent times?
4) difficullty in falling asleep?
Anwers to above would help.
I suggest a thyroid function test screen if not done before, as need to rule out any thyroid condition.
A routine complete blood count and haemogram to investigate for anemia.
An ECG and chest X-ray.
considering your complaints and drug history psychiatrist consultation is very much advisable.
welcome for further suggestions.
waiting for your response.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
1. Heart not racing ...but experiencing irritability
2. Feeling low...yes...that's why trying an antidepressant
3. Interest in previous activities diminished...yes
4. Difficulty in staying alsleep
I have tried Cipralex however as stated initially causes nervousness and then when I take Ativan to counteract nervousness my throat seizes ... could I be having an allergic reaction to same.
2. Feeling low...yes...that's why trying an antidepressant
3. Interest in previous activities diminished...yes
4. Difficulty in staying alsleep
I have tried Cipralex however as stated initially causes nervousness and then when I take Ativan to counteract nervousness my throat seizes ... could I be having an allergic reaction to same.
Brief Answer:
You might have anxiety with depression.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the reply.
Your information is suggestive of perhaps depression and anxiety.
An allergic reaction is unlikely. I suggest you to continue with the medications as prescribed by your doctor, as abrupt discontinuation can worsen the symptoms.
I'm telling you that you are probably stressed out, so please visit a therapist. It helps.
We welcome further queries in healthcaremagic.
Thanks for trusting us.
You might have anxiety with depression.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the reply.
Your information is suggestive of perhaps depression and anxiety.
An allergic reaction is unlikely. I suggest you to continue with the medications as prescribed by your doctor, as abrupt discontinuation can worsen the symptoms.
I'm telling you that you are probably stressed out, so please visit a therapist. It helps.
We welcome further queries in healthcaremagic.
Thanks for trusting us.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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