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Is Lexapro An Effective Medication For Anxiety?
Question: my son has anxiety, he takes Cymbalta, and Clonopam not sure of spelling. He is very bad right now so I found a group counseling and they just put him on Lexapro, His mind just won't shut off
what to do, I'm extremely worried? Did I do the right thing and finding him this counseling group or did I do more damage, I'm really scared please help
what to do, I'm extremely worried? Did I do the right thing and finding him this counseling group or did I do more damage, I'm really scared please help
Brief Answer:
Lexapro is a good medicine, but only a doctor can decide when he needs it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
You didn't do anything wrong by advising him to join a counselling group.
And also Lexapro is a very good medicine, it just needs about 3 weeks to start working fully.
After it has worked, maybe he needs to decrease gradually the Conopam, because it is not a medicine used for long term.
I think it has been a coincidence that he got worse. It just happens sometimes. He needs absolutely your support.
Also, I am not sure if the counselling group are certified to change/add drugs. Only a doctor can do that when a person needs it, after a doctor has examined them. So make sure that his doctor knows about this.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Lexapro is a good medicine, but only a doctor can decide when he needs it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
You didn't do anything wrong by advising him to join a counselling group.
And also Lexapro is a very good medicine, it just needs about 3 weeks to start working fully.
After it has worked, maybe he needs to decrease gradually the Conopam, because it is not a medicine used for long term.
I think it has been a coincidence that he got worse. It just happens sometimes. He needs absolutely your support.
Also, I am not sure if the counselling group are certified to change/add drugs. Only a doctor can do that when a person needs it, after a doctor has examined them. So make sure that his doctor knows about this.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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