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Paroxitine Vs Escitalopram
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I am currently suffering with Generalized Anxiety, insomnia, phobia and panic disorder. 8 yrs back I had anxiety issues and doctors had prescribed etizolam and escitalopram, which was effective to treat my issues. Now after 5 yrs I am facing the same issue again. I have consulted 2 doctors. One has prescribed escitalopram and other has prescribed paroxitine. I am confused with which drug to go ahead with. Reason being I have read that paroxitine has higher side effects and lesser tolerability than escitalopram. Also I was taking escitalopram for almost 3 yrs (before 5yrs)and it gave good results. Shall continue with escitalopram or its effectiveness will be less as I was already taking few yrs before the same drug for long time. Also I am not sure to go ahead with paroxitine or escitalopram and for what duration I need to take this medication?
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Mental illnesses can be a result of multiple factors including biological, emotional, social and personal. In order to treat these illnesses, its important to identify the underlying cause and then treat accordingly using medicine and Psychotherapy. Usually it takes a week or two before the treatment results in improvement.
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Hi... If escitalopram worked for you it's better to continue it
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