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Is it safe to eat antidepressants for long time for people having chronic anxiety disorder or generalised anxiety disorder
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Antidepressants are not over-the-counter medicines. They should be taken only on a doctor’s prescription and under medical supervision. The dose and duration are individualized, so please do not start, stop, or change the dose on your own.
However antidepressants are safe drugs even for long-term.
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Consult a psychiatrist.
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Newer antidepressants like SSRI are usually well tolerated. In addition add some non pharmacological intervention to manage anxiety like deep breathing, jpmr
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consider therapy in addition to your antideps if symptoms are of severe severity
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Every individual is different and unique, hence they come with their own set of problems and biology, this answer can only be given with accuracy after proper history from you about your condition and then this answer can be given. People who need it have it for longer, patients who don't it is stopped for them
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Hi, it depends on the type of anxiety, duration, and any medical comorbidities, etc. consult online for questions regarding the same
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Mr. John Zachariah
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16 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Consult a psychologist it's better
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
Neuropsychiatrist
18 yrs exp
Rewa
Yes. Antidepressants such as SSRIs/SNRIs are generally safe for long-term treatment of chronic anxiety or GAD
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kindly consult
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Dr. Archana Agarwal
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1 yrs exp
Bikaner
Thank you for sharing this. I know it isn't always easy to talk about personal struggles, so I'm glad you reached out.
I would recommend a detailed psychiatric consultation to understand the underlying cause and discuss the best treatment plan for you.
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