Suggest Treatment For Depression And Lack Of Motivation

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2014

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Question : I was diagnosed with severe depression, anxiety, and fatigue plus some additional issues. I tried an SSRI but it was not effective. Then I was prescribed adderall and it seemed to help but I was still lacking in the motivation or energy to do things fun or social. My DR. then put me on parnate. I want to know what OTC supplements or drugs I can take with Parnate instead of adderall?

Answered by Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Treatment for depression and anxiety

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your problem.
In my opinion you should take more potent drugs like escitalopram or mitrazepam.
For anxiety management go for counselling and behavioral therapy.
Parnate is having less potency.
As these drugs are available only on prescription so visit your doctor to prescribe them.
Escitalopram will take around 1 week to show desire effects.
If you are having poor sleep than add tab zolpidem for a week. Because sound sleep is very important to get early relief.
Adderall can increase the anxiety problem. So use the smallest possible dose.
Do not worry.
You will fine in a week. But do not forget counselling sessions. They are very important for Complete relief.
Hope my answer helped you.
I wish you good and healthy quality life.
Take care.
Regards
Dr awadhesh p Singh solanki
MD neuropsychiatrist

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