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What Is The Treatment For Depression?

Hi Dr, I m a 38-year-old female and have been suffering from depression and anxiety since I was a teenager but was only diagnosed 4 years ago. I was put on Wellbutrin 300mg and Lexamil 20mg, I was later taken off the Lexamil after a had a panic attack and took an overdose of the Wellbutrin and adcodol (has codeine and paracetamol). My Psychiatrist then put me on Epitec, urbanol and I continued with Wellburtin. I was pregnant last year and had to go off the meds, I was feeling fine during the course of the pregnancy. Unfortunately four months after giving birth, I started to feel severely depressed and had to go on the meds again, but on the lowest dosages, Wellbutrin 150 mg, Epitec 25 mg, Urbanol 5mg but twice a day for each. Three weeks ago I started to really feel depressed and had feelings of anxiety and two days ago I had a breakdown while driving to work and had to park in the middle of the highway. I just started crying and couldn t stop. What is the problem, do my medication dosages need to be increased or do I need to take different medication altogether? I was happy that I was doing well on the low dosages and was actually thinking I might go off the meds as I don t want to be dependent on them. Please help I feel so trapped!
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You can carry on with same drug at same dosage. That would help you to control symptoms. With along with medications, you can try some relaxation exercise that would help you stay calm and relax. It would also help you to drug dosage in control. You can also take help of psychologist for that. If problem does not control with relaxation technique, then you can consult your psychiatrist to increase the dose. In case, you need further help, you can consult me.

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What Is The Treatment For Depression?

Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic You can carry on with same drug at same dosage. That would help you to control symptoms. With along with medications, you can try some relaxation exercise that would help you stay calm and relax. It would also help you to drug dosage in control. You can also take help of psychologist for that. If problem does not control with relaxation technique, then you can consult your psychiatrist to increase the dose. In case, you need further help, you can consult me. Thanks