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What Is The Best Medicine For Anxiety And Depression?

Sir I suffer from anxiety. My Neurolofist suggested me to take Escitalopram 10mg and etizolam 0.5 mg daily once. Now I feel fine however there is a stiiffness of jaw ans chocking sensation in neck when I leave these tablets. Kindly suggest a safe way further.

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Kartik
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
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Psychiatrist 's  Response
Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

You have anxiety and are advised to take Escitalopram 10 mg and Etizolam 0.5 mg. Anxiety is now under control. Escitalopram is a SSRI drug and abrupt stoppage of use of drug after prolonged use may result in withdrawal syndrome. The chocking sensation, stiffness in jaws you are having are probably due to withdrawal symptoms only. I would advise you to taper the doses of drugs gradually over 4 weeks to prevent such symptoms and to prevent withdrawal anxiety.

Discuss with your psychiatrist for detailed tapering of doses.

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Psychologist Dr. K. V. Anand's  Response
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. The given medicines are perfect and that is why you are feeling fine. But I still doubt you overcame anxiety problems. It takes time. Chest, shoulder, neck pain are typical symptoms related to anxiety disorder and stress. You should understand them. they have nothing to do with any other physical ailments. When you are stressed, your muscles around these areas contract and gets agitated. Later it pains. Choking sensation could be due to your obsession.

Therefore, I request you to consult a psychologist for psychotherapy techniques and meditation which should be followed along with the medicines.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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What Is The Best Medicine For Anxiety And Depression?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries You have anxiety and are advised to take Escitalopram 10 mg and Etizolam 0.5 mg. Anxiety is now under control. Escitalopram is a SSRI drug and abrupt stoppage of use of drug after prolonged use may result in withdrawal syndrome. The chocking sensation, stiffness in jaws you are having are probably due to withdrawal symptoms only. I would advise you to taper the doses of drugs gradually over 4 weeks to prevent such symptoms and to prevent withdrawal anxiety. Discuss with your psychiatrist for detailed tapering of doses. Thanks