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Going to see psych today about a plan for my gad but i can't take ad's what do you think he could give me ?

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SSRI: Get a genetics test (like genesight from assurex) to identify which psych meds you will tolerate & likely respond to better. Then, standard of care is to start with an ssri (fluoxetine, sertraline) and benzo: e.g. Ativan (lorazepam). If h/o ssri, snri like venlafaxine effective also! talk with your doc all ?'s.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

GAD: I noticed u r already on anxiety medications. Your doctor will explore other options such as psychotherapy, meditation, yoga, behavior modification, etc.

Answered 5/14/2015

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many options: There are many effective psychological treatments for anxiety that do not involve medication.

Answered 5/14/2015

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