When you've been refered to a Psychologist what's generally the first med they t!


Question:

When you've been refered to a Psychologist what's generally the first med they try?

have severe ocd/depression, anxiety nausia paranoia and at times feel like am short of breathe when thinking about things.
Tried zoloft,luvox,effexor and escitalopram.

I realise each case is different but is there generally 1 or 2 medications that people find psychologists tend to dispense.
(both with or without gp recommends,doesnt matter, thats not the really the issue im asking about)


Answers:

I find that most doctors tend to prescribe SSRIs (Zoloft, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, etc.) first for anxious & depressive disorders. If the anxiety is severe (e.g. panic attacks) they may also prescribe anti-anxiety medication, such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin, etc.).




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