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I quit prozac (fluoxetine) after 10yrs. suicidal ideation, depression, and insomnia decreased post-prozac but anxiety increased. how can i treat anxiety now?
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Other treatements: There are two different approaches to treating anxiety, even after 10 years. Psychotherapy is a very effective option. Sticking with medication, there are other medications besides Prozac that treat anxiety and depression. A different ssri, such as zoloft (sertraline) or Celexa is an option, as well as choosing a medication from a completely different class, such as remeron.
Answered 7/17/2019
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Treatments: Agree with Dr. Feibelman. Another SSRI medication is an option or going back onto fluoxetine. Other medication classes are also an option. Equally important - have you learned non-pharmacological methods to control or reduce anxiety and depression? That is an important part of the equation.
Answered 7/20/2019
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Please discuss this with your Psychiatrist and if you are lacking confidence in your Dr. please see another for a second opinion. Also you may want to add sessions with a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in multiple forms of psychotherapy. You can have these on Zoom.
Answered 4/26/2021
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