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Suggest Treatment For Severe Anxiety And Depression

Posted on Sat, 30 Jan 2016

Question: hi i suffer from severe anxiety and fear of death example i imagine myself in the grave etc.
they prescribed laxepro 5mg then go up to 10 and i got prescribed valium 5mg im not sure which to start on as they say laxepro is giving people pulputations etc, and depression what do i do my heart is always racing but iv done so many tests and every doctor says its ok its doesent kill its just not pleasant to deal with excercise and breathing techniches is my best option what do i do its preventing me away from family and lots of other things i want something to help me forget and get on with my life i been like this foe 17 years

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Medicines will help to control anxiety

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic

I can understand your concern. You got yourself checked multiple times and nothing serious was found, this means that your heart is OK. The sudden onset palpitations are probably occurring due to anxiety only. Sudden onset intrusive, unpleasant thoughts are also part of anxiety.

Lexapro is a SSRI drug and in my opinion it's a good drug for your symptoms. In most cases the drug takes about 4-6 weeks to show its effects. Continue to take this drug and your palpitations will reduce. Also in addition to medicines keep yourself busy with Breathing exercises and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises. This will keep your anxiety under control. Just stick to your treatment.

Thanks, Hope this helps you, if you have more doubts you can ask again

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (1 hour later)

thank you very much but what about the valium one doc. said to me to take valium the other one said lexapro.thank you very much but what about the valium one doc. said to me to take valium the other one said lexapro.and is it ok to start lexapro now its six pm in australia

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lexapro is better option

Detailed Answer:
Hello again
In my opinion it's better to start with Lexapro because the drug is safe and doesn't cause dependence. Yes it's ok to start with 5 mg doses. Take the drug preferably in morning hours as this might disrupt sleep.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (2 hours later)

ok thnx a lot.im thinking starting on valium 5 mg twice a day to relax me and help with my anxiety instead of laxepro its a lot quicker to work and safer what do you think im not realy sure about laxepro i think its a bit heavy duty but my mum takes LOVAN 20mg and she says its not heavy duty i know everyone is different i heard that laxepro wears you down and messes with you a bit i know iv been prescribed it to me and you said its safe and ok but im not realy sure and dont worry i wont get addicted to valium.i just wanted to say thanks a lot for your support too :)please understand that i dont smoke or drink and im not on any drugs whatsoever if i lie to you it does not help me with my problem im maybe thinking starting lovan 10 or 20mg??

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (28 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lexapro is better drug

Detailed Answer:
Hello again and thanks for asking a follow up

Please excuse me for late reply. Valium is Diazepam and the drug is known to cause dependence if used regularly and most individuals develop tolerance to its effects. This results in progressive increase of the doses and this is the reason the drug carry abuse potential. Though the drug result in quick reduction of anxiety but this is not a treatment of anxiety. Better to use this drug on SOS basis in events of severe anxiety. Try to avoid using it regularly.

Lovan and Lexapro both are SSRI drugs and have almost same efficacy. If your doctor has prescribed Lexapro then in my opinion you should go with it. The drug is totally safe. No need to worry.

Thanks. Still have doubts please ask again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (8 hours later)

ok thanks alot can i start on LOVAN since my mum is on it i dont know but im thinking its a bit smoother not heavy duty like lexapro from what i heard i know everyone is different but im thinking lovan in the morning and 1 valium at night for sleep in my whole life i only took 3 valiums ha ha thats not too bad considering my anxiety and what iv told you nevertheless i bought the LINDEN method and its sooooo gooood its calmed me down a bit and also im getting myself busy like you said which also helped and i praise the LORD until now im still alive considering what we hear on the news so what do you think GOD BLESS YOU

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can start with Lovan.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Yes you can even start with Lovan 10 mg and then increase the dose to 20 mg after a week. Take the drug in morning hours and this will also help you. No need to worry. In then mean time try to relax yourself and you will come out of anxiety.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (1 hour later)

souds good il do that thank you i will recommend you to friends and family in future but what about valium can i just take one each night just to help me relax and sleep 1 only

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can take Valium on SOS basis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Thanks for appreciation. Yes you can take VALIUM but avoid using it regularly for long periods of time for sleep because the drug is known to cause dependence.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar