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What Is The Treatment For Anxiety And Panic Attacks?

Ive been on 1 to 1.5 mgs 0f valium for 7 weekls on a dailey bases is it normal that I feel more tired and numb than usaual!ive had anxiety n panic attacks for 2 months prior to taking it and have had my Lexapro upd to 30ml 7 weeks ago after an acute stress melt down?
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand that you have been experiencing some symptoms such as 'tiredness' and 'numbness' after being started on Valium. It is unlikely that these symptoms are due to Valium. Valium can have some side effects such as causing drowsiness or excessive sleep, but the symptoms which you have reported are not commonly reported. Moreover, you are on a vey minimal dose of Valium also.

Such symptoms can be a part of the underlying anxiety or depression or can also be due to certain medical conditions like anemia, hypoglycemia, hypertension, thyropid problems, etc. So, I would advise you to report these symptoms to your doctor so that you can have an an proper evaluation and further appropriate treatment.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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What Is The Treatment For Anxiety And Panic Attacks?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I understand that you have been experiencing some symptoms such as tiredness and numbness after being started on Valium. It is unlikely that these symptoms are due to Valium. Valium can have some side effects such as causing drowsiness or excessive sleep, but the symptoms which you have reported are not commonly reported. Moreover, you are on a vey minimal dose of Valium also. Such symptoms can be a part of the underlying anxiety or depression or can also be due to certain medical conditions like anemia, hypoglycemia, hypertension, thyropid problems, etc. So, I would advise you to report these symptoms to your doctor so that you can have an an proper evaluation and further appropriate treatment. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist