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Hi There I Have Health Anxiety Abd Was On Zoloft

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Posted on Mon, 12 Aug 2019
Question: hi there
i have health anxiety abd was on Zoloft 100mg for 3 months. i noticed some changes but i was not completky better. im switching my antidepressebt, whcih one wpuld you reccomned because the best for anxiety.
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
hi there
i have health anxiety abd was on Zoloft 100mg for 3 months. i noticed some changes but i was not completky better. im switching my antidepressebt, whcih one wpuld you reccomned because the best for anxiety.
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Escitalopram can be tried.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for using ask a doctor service

Zoloft is a SSRI drug and if the drug is not helping in anxiety and depression then we can have other options.

Escitalopram or Citalopram can be tried. Escitalopram is safe to use and has no serious side effects and has good efficacy in depression and anxiety. The drug will help to reduce anxiety and will work in depression symptoms too. You can talk with your doctor for this.

Thanks

Please let me know if you have more doubts
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Escitalopram can be tried.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for using ask a doctor service

Zoloft is a SSRI drug and if the drug is not helping in anxiety and depression then we can have other options.

Escitalopram or Citalopram can be tried. Escitalopram is safe to use and has no serious side effects and has good efficacy in depression and anxiety. The drug will help to reduce anxiety and will work in depression symptoms too. You can talk with your doctor for this.

Thanks

Please let me know if you have more doubts
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (2 hours later)
Okay! And
i woke up to a bat flying in my room 6 weeks ago. i did not feel a bite hiwever it could have bit me sleeping but i dont see one eotger. i have no shot but no symptoms. i also got ny blood tested for CBC and all levels were normal. i was told if i had an infection lingering like rabies ny leveks woild be abnormal (very off) is this correct? (my platlests say high but i was told this level was also considered normal) Can i stop worrying about having rabies? I can get the rabavert vaccine (day 1,7,21,28) but not sure if needed?
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Okay! And
i woke up to a bat flying in my room 6 weeks ago. i did not feel a bite hiwever it could have bit me sleeping but i dont see one eotger. i have no shot but no symptoms. i also got ny blood tested for CBC and all levels were normal. i was told if i had an infection lingering like rabies ny leveks woild be abnormal (very off) is this correct? (my platlests say high but i was told this level was also considered normal) Can i stop worrying about having rabies? I can get the rabavert vaccine (day 1,7,21,28) but not sure if needed?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (18 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Stop worrying about this.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Please excuse me for replying late.

There is no need to get worried for this. This too is part of anxiety mainly health anxiety. Stop worrying for this. Remain relaxed. Since everything is normal and you were not sure of any bite and it was 6 weeks back so no need to get any vaccination done.

Just stop thinking about this.

Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Stop worrying about this.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Please excuse me for replying late.

There is no need to get worried for this. This too is part of anxiety mainly health anxiety. Stop worrying for this. Remain relaxed. Since everything is normal and you were not sure of any bite and it was 6 weeks back so no need to get any vaccination done.

Just stop thinking about this.

Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (20 minutes later)
Thank you.
Do you know if the bat were to bite me while asleep I probably would have still felt it correct? And the cut would have been burning itching stinging right after the fact like most open wounds or swelling within 6 weeks time it would not have healed properly and would be noticeable?
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Thank you.
Do you know if the bat were to bite me while asleep I probably would have still felt it correct? And the cut would have been burning itching stinging right after the fact like most open wounds or swelling within 6 weeks time it would not have healed properly and would be noticeable?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
As per your description, you seem to be safe.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

If that was a bite then you would have seen the wound and also developed pain around wound. So that was not a bite, you just have anxiety that the bat has bitten you. Stey relaxed, you seem to be safe.

Thanks


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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
As per your description, you seem to be safe.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

If that was a bite then you would have seen the wound and also developed pain around wound. So that was not a bite, you just have anxiety that the bat has bitten you. Stey relaxed, you seem to be safe.

Thanks


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (6 hours later)
Thank you.
Do you have any tips on solving health anxiety? I’m doing medication and therapy soon.
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Thank you.
Do you have any tips on solving health anxiety? I’m doing medication and therapy soon.
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Try meditation and yoga.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

First thing to come out of health anxiety is to stop searching for symptoms of illness. Ignore any minor bodily symptoms. Don't search google for diagnosis because this will make you more confused.

Try to reassure yourself again and again that you are safe and you can't contract any serious illness. Keep yourself busy and avoid remaining alone.

Take your medicines regularly and try meditation and yoga for best results.

Thanks

Still have doubts please let me know.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Try meditation and yoga.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

First thing to come out of health anxiety is to stop searching for symptoms of illness. Ignore any minor bodily symptoms. Don't search google for diagnosis because this will make you more confused.

Try to reassure yourself again and again that you are safe and you can't contract any serious illness. Keep yourself busy and avoid remaining alone.

Take your medicines regularly and try meditation and yoga for best results.

Thanks

Still have doubts please let me know.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (2 hours later)
Thank you.
I have been experiencing periods of time during the night when my face has felt very hot but the rest of my body is fine. I’m not sweating or anything. I checked my temp multiple times and it has been normal (36.5) I’ve only experienced this feeling once before. Is this also due to anxiety or does it mean I’m going get get a fever?
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Thank you.
I have been experiencing periods of time during the night when my face has felt very hot but the rest of my body is fine. I’m not sweating or anything. I checked my temp multiple times and it has been normal (36.5) I’ve only experienced this feeling once before. Is this also due to anxiety or does it mean I’m going get get a fever?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes this is also part of anxiety, you feel that you have fever

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Since your body temperature is normal and there is no fever so I don't think there is any need to get worried. This is part of anxiety only. Remain relaxed.

Thanks.

Still have doubts please don't hesitate to ask.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Yes this is also part of anxiety, you feel that you have fever

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Since your body temperature is normal and there is no fever so I don't think there is any need to get worried. This is part of anxiety only. Remain relaxed.

Thanks.

Still have doubts please don't hesitate to ask.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (1 minute later)
Okay. And these are not signs that my body is getting a fever correct? Because my body temp is normal
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Okay. And these are not signs that my body is getting a fever correct? Because my body temp is normal
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes that is not fever.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Yes definitely this is not due to fever. Just remain relaxed.

Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Yes that is not fever.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Yes definitely this is not due to fever. Just remain relaxed.

Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (1 minute later)
Okay so your saying this isnt generally how a fever would develop in someone correct?
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Okay so your saying this isnt generally how a fever would develop in someone correct?
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (2 hours later)
I started on Zoloft agin last night 25mg and this morning am experiencing hunger but a decreased appetite as well as a little bit of an uneasy stomach but other wise feel fine. Is it possible to get side effects this soon after taking the medication?
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
I started on Zoloft agin last night 25mg and this morning am experiencing hunger but a decreased appetite as well as a little bit of an uneasy stomach but other wise feel fine. Is it possible to get side effects this soon after taking the medication?
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (1 minute later)
Also some diherrea
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Also some diherrea
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
I did also take 1 mg of larazapam yesterday morning.
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
I did also take 1 mg of larazapam yesterday morning.
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
These are side effect of Zoloft.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Yes fever doesn’t develop in this way.

Sertraline or Zoloft is known to result in uneasiness in stomach and might cause diarrhoea too. Even after first does or in low dose one might develop such symptoms. These are self limiting and will go in some days. No need to get worried.

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
These are side effect of Zoloft.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Yes fever doesn’t develop in this way.

Sertraline or Zoloft is known to result in uneasiness in stomach and might cause diarrhoea too. Even after first does or in low dose one might develop such symptoms. These are self limiting and will go in some days. No need to get worried.

Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Hi There I Have Health Anxiety Abd Was On Zoloft

hi there i have health anxiety abd was on Zoloft 100mg for 3 months. i noticed some changes but i was not completky better. im switching my antidepressebt, whcih one wpuld you reccomned because the best for anxiety.