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What is the best medication for anxiety and depression

I have been prescribed Dveniz(50) in morning and Nexito 10 at night for anxiety and depression. Dveniz works very well for depression , but taking nexito 10 makes me feel drowsy.I have been taking nexito for the 3 weeks. Is this a side effect or should I consider reducingthe dosage of nexito ?

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How to come out of anxiety and Depression naturally...along with that I'm taking allopathic medication...since i have it from past 5 years

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Got your concern bro. I need detailed assessment for al tht .if u can consult me online would be happy to help you to come of all this .. consult me via this app ...  Read More

I am suffering from anxiety and depression for the past 6 years..i am using medication but still i am having these things and not able to get rid of this.Please suggest me the best way to cure this.

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Hello my friend...just remember "Broken heart and shattered dreams are key mentors for weaving a glorious destiny."...Consult your treating psychiatrist as you require detailed counseling session and ...  Read More

Suffering from anxiety and depression, from past2 years and I am not on any medications, symptoms vary from time to time

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If you had taken medications with an astute psychiatrist either in person or online, you need not have suffered for last 2 years. Improvement is seen in 1-2 minths, most recover completely. Anxiety an ...  Read More

I have been suffering from severe anxiety and depression from the last august. And not able to handle that. And i am already on medication from August

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So meds not helping u ? ru taking as advised by a Psychiatrist ? ...  Read More

Hi, i'm struggling with anxiety and depression. i take medications for both symptoms but don't feel the effects of the medications. could i have a problem with the way i metabolize the medication or a problem with my brain receptors?

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Only medication never helps. Kindly consult a psychologist for therapy. You can even try dance/ music or drama therapy. If you're in Pune you can consult me at Sironas healing centre. ...  Read More

I'm suffering from anxiety since childhood can I ever get rid of this without medication...I was in depression for3yrs completely stopped studying and going to college...can I get out of this..my parents too have anxiety...

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U ve a past history of depression and a family history of anxiety disorder. D last episode of depression had really lasted for very long because of which u were not functioning well for 3yrs. After ...  Read More

Im 28 years old female. I has anxiety and depression in the past i did take medication for it. I still get anxiety. Is it possible that in future if i get pregnant my baby will inherit anxiety and depression through me? Risks?

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Been seeing a counselor for a couple of months now. At first she diagnosed me with anxiety and social anxiety. Recently been talking about depression and we both think I have some depression(not severe). She suggests I try medication but I don't know what to take or how to convince my parents to let me take meds.

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Hi , let know from which place ur from? One medicine wud definitely help u to work on well-being along with guided sessions. U have to sit and express honestly with ur parents what u have been going t ...  Read More

Hi I had previous episode of depression and I took medications for six months and I became totally alright, but after 5 months I am again experiencing depression and anxiety, some time my mood is good and sometimes I get depressed a lot and I feel like my life is worthless. What should I do now ?

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You must restart your medication and continue till your Dr advises you to.. ...  Read More

Im suffering from anxiety and panic attacks since 2011 till now i feel weekly wise whenever it hits me i feel i will die soon like i can't breath properly and i feel like my neck muscles hold tight my air pipe and that time i take breath very hardly and to breathe heavily due to this problem i can not go out side from home even alone not go out sid

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You should consult a psychiatrist and be on prescription as soon as possible because it is a management disorder that you don’t need to suffer from . ...  Read More

I am suffering from anxiety and depression and there are some questions which I keep on asking myself during this time . 1. Does this feeling ever end ? 2. People say don't take medicine as it affects kidneys. But we know you have to take medication for this. 3. Why I have mood disorders during this period? Sometimes I am very happy and sometime

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Hii Anxiety and depression can make your mind a battlefield one moment you feel light and hopeful, and the next, heavy and helpless. The truth is, yes, this feeling does end. It doesn’t vanish overnig ...  Read More

I need to come out from anxiety and sleeping pills.Is it possible? I am on medication from time and now want to come out.

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Hi I can really understand how much u are suffering and now want to be off medication. First of all what u need to know is yes it is possible to get rid of anxiety and subsequently the medicines. How ...  Read More

Currently I am taking antidepressants but the psychiatrist is not explaining things correctly and it is my right to know about my condition...he prescribed me paroxetine 25 and clomipramine 25 but both medicine is making me weak and sleepy...so I want to take bupropion 150 twice a day and clomipramine 25 in night as same and buspirone for anxiety b

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Tell your doctor about your condition, your medication will be changed accordingly. ...  Read More

I had consulted Dr.Tariq Ahmad Bhat on 08 February 2025 through Practo to treat Anxiety, Depression. Got relief. Again I have been suffering from Anxiety and Depression since 29thJuly 2025. Due to non availability of Dr. Tariq Ahmad Bhat in Practo, I had consulted Dr.S.K.Singh locally at Guwahati Assam on 18th July, 2025. During this one month th

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I have been diagnosed with anxiety recently by a psychiatrist but I was hallucinating as well as going through mild depression. The dr has prescribed me Roxbel CR and Serenace. Now the thing is I have been laughing for no reason and getting very aggressive for the past few days. What could be the reason ?

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I can see how unsettling this feels. Sudden laughing, aggression, and mood shifts often point to how your brain is reacting to both the illness and the medication. Sometimes medicines meant to calm ca ...  Read More

Hi, I am 25 years old introvert with low Confidence have been suffering from Overthinking, general anxiety, Performance anxiety (Suffering from Premature Ejaculation) all day from last 5-6 Months, Sexual Thoughts all day, Thinking All Day what is happening with me and what will i do now, Due to this I am facing lot of problems in daily life, no moo

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Go and visit Psychiatrist near you. ...  Read More

I am 21 years old and I am dealing with depression and anxiety. It is really difficulty for me as a med student to do my tasks and to study.

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You can consult me online. ...  Read More

Hello doctors Me and my husband have issues and for which we both are not in contact for 1 months and it's causing loneliness, depression,panic attack some times. I just want to resolve our issues but whenever we are trying to discuss we end up with more arguments and fights.its becoming a vicious cycle now. Is there any way to end all these.

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It sounds like you are going through a very painful and exhausting time in your marriage. The lack of communication, repeated arguments, and the impact on your emotional wellbeing can feel overwhelmin ...  Read More

Social anxiety- I am suffering from problem of social anxiety since my childhood. Talking to people, going to shops, public gathering events was very anxious and difficult for me. So i used to avoid these. Whenever i used to come home for holidays from school, i used to stay inside my home only. With time the social anxiety has reduced. Depressio

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🙏 Namaste, From your description, it appears you are experiencing a combination of Mansik Vikaras (psychological imbalances) mainly Chittodvega (anxiety) and Vishad (depression). In Ayurveda, ...  Read More

Hi I am suffering from Anxiety and Depressive disorder. Doctor has prescribed Tab Pari CR 12.5 and LOPEZ MD 2 Mg and Pranoval SR 40. I am taking these medicines for last 2 weeks but not finding much relief. Ca you please suggest if there are other medicines that I should be taking. Not getting proper sleep in the night and always feel fearful.

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Sometimes these medicine take time to act … if they dont help after a month , you can ask your doctor to try a different one . Medication is correct for your diagnosis. Try adding yoga and exercise in ...  Read More

Hi docter I have been on medications for anxiety and depression. I have been given the medicines bupron xl 500 and escitalopalm 20 mg. It worked well in the beginning but my hands would always shiver after i started this medications. Its been a month I am not taking them regularly.. as I am feeling really demotivated and feeling helpless. But I fe

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Hi.. maybe you need an adjustment of your medicines. You need to take medicines for a few days for symptoms to go away. Consult online for further evaluation and management ...  Read More

I have been dealing with anxiety and depression. I have been on medications but now I feel tired of medications, and so I am unable to take them properly. i stay demotivated. I have suddenly become irritated at smallest of things. I am not able to focus or give my best in anything not even work.I feel like pushing everyone away. I feel like I am be

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Thank you for sharing what you are going through. It sounds like you have been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, and it is understandable that managing both your emotions and medications has become d ...  Read More

I have been experiencing ongoing emotional distress related to my current job. I joined one month ago, resigned in between due to stress, but rejoined to avoid being unemployed. Since returning, I have been subjected to gossip and a toxic work environment. The work assigned includes tasks that I find unnecessary and unrelated to my core job profile

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Do the psychodiagnostic assessment and Start with SSRI medications.. ...  Read More

Hi, I m suffering from anxiety due to some own health issues now cured, tensed all time, social anxiety as i am introvert, Performance Pressure, but when i go to washroom my anxiety goes away immediately and when i came back from washroom, it comes back Due to this i started going to washroom many times a day for 30-40 minutes each time I don't kno

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You need to connect with psychiatrist and psychologist ...  Read More

I m years 35years old..I m having ocd thoughts.. restlessness.. depression.. anxiety..isomnia..for that doctor prescribed me white cedar 100ml LM potency..everyday one full tap empty stomach...is it safe to take this medicine every day..? How to solve insomnia issue..

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Constitutional homeopathic medicine is best effective for your all complaints. You will get permanent cure with homeopathic constitutional medicine because I had cure many similar cases. Need more d ...  Read More

I am 35years old..I have medicine allergy.. recently due to a traumatic situation I going through I have developed depresseion anxiety with repeative negetive thoughts..all the time feeling like somthing happened to me..I m losing control..doctor prescribed me Relixol two times a day..cilapam at night..alphadep..and total Q10..I m afraid should I t

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Thank you for sharing—what you're going through sounds very difficult, and it’s completely normal to feel unsure about starting multiple medicines, especially with a history of allergies. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I’ve been taking Paxitor 12.5 for the past 5 months for anxiety, but I experienced strong withdrawal symptoms when I tried to stop it. Even after restarting it 7 days ago, I still feel mild, unclear headaches. Could you please suggest a substitute with lower dependency and easier tapering?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Depression and anxiety issue of the patient. She is nit felling well especially during the nights. She has to take pills to take sleep. She has lots of issue going through her mind which couldn't let her sleep properly.

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It is better if the patient takes consultation herself. Motivate her to go to a psychiatrist or book a session online. ...  Read More

I was on anxiety medication(nexito 5mg & Clonazepam 0.5mg)from last 15 days and i am feeling good. But i still feel symptoms like tingling hands, weakness in neck and getting sweat behind ears and feeling some low confidence in doing the things. I have consulted my psychiatrist yesterday and he suggested me Pramper forte(escitalopram 10mg and Clo

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Hi.. its better to continue medicines and also practice relaxation techniques. Consult online for further questions ...  Read More

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