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Asking for Self, Male, 32 years old, Lahore
I am taking anxiety medicine for almost three years now, I always feel after that My personality is having negative effect of these, I am unable o focus on my work and my life etc, it is because I am thinking too much of getting rid of these medicine especially Effexor 75mg. Is there any way that I van get rid of these medicines, I would be more than willing to consult a doctor who can guide me out of this.
Thank You Regards
Thank you for your concern, before getting rid of the medicine it is important to see the response of the medications if yes, are symptoms are completely controlled on medicines, if not then there are the options to buildup the dose and to assess the reasons of anxiety which can be deal through counselling , duration of treatment depends upon diagnosis, duration of illness, how many episodes has occurred in life, Treatment has two phases one is acute treatment to cover the symptoms and then maintainable phase which reduces the relapse of the disease, you need to visit a psychiatrist thanks
Dr Aneel has rightly pointed out. You need re assessment by your psychiatrist. Lack of attention may be a symptom of anxiety pointing towards inadequate dose or duration of treatment . In any case you need to consult psychiatrist to decide about either to increase the dose or change the medicine or to add psychotherapy. In any way stopping medicine on your own may not be a right decision
Patient
Post Owner
Thank You doc for your helpful response, it is indeed satisfactory to that I can get my condition and re asses and hopefully get back to my routine as before taking anxiety medicine.
5 years ago
Thank you very much for consulting me. I will advise you to come in person
to a proper qualified Psychiatrist & have yourself examined & a proper
strategy will be worked out as to how to go about your medication & your
condition.
Patient
Post Owner
Thank You Doc for your kind response. I will try to get an appointment in due course of time to re assess my condition.
Thank You once again
5 years ago
i would suggest to take counseling sessions as well. it will hel you more in handling your anxiety
Patient
Post Owner
Thanks for your reply doc
Since I am residing in lahore can you suggest me a good psychiatrist here?
5 years ago
MBBS , FCPS (Psychiatry) | Karachi | Book Appointment
Marham will guide you or you can get an online appointment
5 years ago