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Suggest Treatment For Severe Anxiety And Depression
I am 75 years old and have been addicted to Valium for 30 years, prescribed by my doctor for post partum depression many years ago. I suffer from anxiety and although I ve tried to taper off many times,mother last taper left me in terrible shape full of anxiety and unable to sleep. I m looking for a doctor who will not ask me to go off cold turkey but could help me to taper over a longer period of time. i have never increased my dosage but the Valium doesn t even work anymore - I am very anxious much of the time although I keep puma fairly good front.
Fri, 17 Apr 2020
Hello,
* The valium is not working anymore at this point of time, however a substitute drug as venlafaxine or others is mandatory prescription to combat the comorbid condition of anxiety and depression.
* Do feel free to discuss further regarding the issue at any point of tme please.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
* The valium is not working anymore at this point of time, however a substitute drug as venlafaxine or others is mandatory prescription to combat the comorbid condition of anxiety and depression.
* Do feel free to discuss further regarding the issue at any point of tme please.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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