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2021-10-17 05:45:00
It's been 4 days on fluoxetine OD and escitalopram HS as prescribed. But since yesterday, my anxiety has been increased. I'm getting frequent anxiety attacks and a little dizzy and heavy head. Should I go to doctor for medicine change or I should continue?
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I don't know why r u on two SSRIs for anxiety U need just one with a benzodiazepine for short term.Although SSRIs especially fluoxetine cause activation initially I suggest u to revisit your treating psychiatrist or consult here direclty for rationalization of your treatment 

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You are on wrong medicine, both fluoxetine and escitalopram are from same class,you need to be on one of these only, not both
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