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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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How Can Severe Anxiety Be Treated?

Good evening Dr I have serious anxiety issues (very strong panic attacks) and i m taking 3 times 1 mg xanax a day as per my doctor, but it s not enough anymore since i ve been taking them for about 6-7 years, so my doctor just subscribe lexapro 10mg a day on top of the xanax. I think they tried this medication in europe while I was spending 2 years together with other anti depression or anti anxiaty drugs. Should I start taking the lexapro and try what happens, or You think it will cause major side effects? I was using alcohol for a long time, but I don t touch it for about 10 years, and of course I m not planning to. Thank You
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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Lexalro is a relatively safe drug with. k major side effects. There is no use of waiting more before starting with lexapro as it will further increase your anxiety. I think you should start with it as advised by your doctor.

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How Can Severe Anxiety Be Treated?

Hello Lexalro is a relatively safe drug with. k major side effects. There is no use of waiting more before starting with lexapro as it will further increase your anxiety. I think you should start with it as advised by your doctor. Thanks