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I'm suffering from moderate department and anxiety problem and sometimes I fears. When I was 17 doctor prescribed me fluoxetine 20, and Clomipramine 10 two times day. I took these medicines for 4 months. Now I'm 24 and these symptoms are occurring. Can I take same medicine again?
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Examining past responses can be a reliable indicator, but my worries are numerous. Childhood diagnoses often lack stability, making them uncertain. It's crucial to avoid self-diagnosis in any situation. Seek consultation both from a psychiatrist and a psychologist.Psychiatrist will recommend biochemical management while the psychologist will work on behavioural management.Both are important for holistic healing
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While past response is a good predictor of response. My concerns are manifold. Childhood diagnosis have poor stability. Self diagnosing is to be avoided in all cases. Another is polypharmacy at such low doses has to be assessed. And why such a short duration of treatment?
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Unadvisable to take medications in general on your own and even moreso here.
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Dr. Aana Shaunak Shah
Addiction Psychiatrist
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Do meet a psychiatrist first to get evaluated please. Do not take these medications on your own without any sort of proper evaluation
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Dr. L C Sunda
Psychiatrist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi there,
A detailed medical and psychiatric history is always needed for every patient.In addition to that, a detailed mental status examination is also recommended for every patient to come for a diagnosis and the management of the case accordingly.
It’s important to know the details of your symptoms when those medications were prescribed.Also,
The details of the symptoms are needed for the present symptoms.
It’s always advisable to get the pills under the supervision of a mental health professional.
Don’t self medicate.
Take the help of a mental health professional for your problems.
Be positive in your thoughts.
You may need psychological interventions in addition to the medications.
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Dr. Sharon Narula
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi, it seems you were suffering from some mental health issues at the age of seventeen and your then doctor prescribed antidepressants. However, if such symptoms are reoccurring, you should first get a detailed evaluation of them by a psychiatrist and then only start the medications. You should avoid starting the medications on your own without consulting a psychiatrist.
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You should consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation.
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Avoid self medication.
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