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Question: i am having depression and anxiety together. I have brain fog all the time after I eat and my memory is now very bad. Are there medication that doesn't give side effects that will help bringing my clarity back?
Brief Answer:
Detailed evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Thanks very much for your question.
Depression and anxiety are both effectively treated with antidepressant medications.
All medications have side effects, but the class of antidepressants with the fewest side effects on average are the SSRI class. These include ZOLOFT and LEXAPRO , which are two of my go-to medications to treat depression and anxiety. These medications will improve your mood, memory, and concentration, and improve your clarity.
I see you have asked premium questions on this website before. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my direct link below. It would be my pleasure to be your personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (XXXX). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX
Detailed evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Thanks very much for your question.
Depression and anxiety are both effectively treated with antidepressant medications.
All medications have side effects, but the class of antidepressants with the fewest side effects on average are the SSRI class. These include ZOLOFT and LEXAPRO , which are two of my go-to medications to treat depression and anxiety. These medications will improve your mood, memory, and concentration, and improve your clarity.
I see you have asked premium questions on this website before. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my direct link below. It would be my pleasure to be your personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (XXXX). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you. I will contact you through your link. Will I ever get to stop taking these pills when I feel better or when the symptoms are gone?
My IQ was 135 before and when i took my IQ test again its is now 90. How can it be such a big change?
My IQ was 135 before and when i took my IQ test again its is now 90. How can it be such a big change?
Brief Answer:
IQ is subjective to Mental Illness
Detailed Answer:
You're very welcome!
The answer to that question can be complicated. Typically, if you have only had one major depressive episode, an antidepressant trial can be stopped after 1 year. However, after 2 or more episodes, lifelong treatment with an antidepressant may be indicated to prevent more depressive episodes.
IQ can be affected by depression. People who are depressed can score significantly lower on IQ tests. This will improve when depression is treated.
I look forward to talking to you at my private link:
XXXX
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https://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70684
IQ is subjective to Mental Illness
Detailed Answer:
You're very welcome!
The answer to that question can be complicated. Typically, if you have only had one major depressive episode, an antidepressant trial can be stopped after 1 year. However, after 2 or more episodes, lifelong treatment with an antidepressant may be indicated to prevent more depressive episodes.
IQ can be affected by depression. People who are depressed can score significantly lower on IQ tests. This will improve when depression is treated.
I look forward to talking to you at my private link:
XXXX
OR
https://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70684
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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