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What medication is suggested for depression & severe anxiety?
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Hello. I am currently on anti depressants for the past three months to treat depression and severe anxiety in which came in the form of an eating disorder. I am female of 17 years old. Prior to taking the meds i was under nine stone and as i tried to cope with it my self i got to 9 and a half stone. It became to much to cope with so my doctor put me on 50mg of setraline and with each prescription the meds are changing going from lustral to zoloft to serlan to serlo to setraline. They say they are all the same but i notice significant differences. However my queries are that i have gained over a stone since starting the meds. Which is really getting me down. Im currently in a loving relationship and am experiencing sexual side affects. Headaches. I want to come off my meds although i understand the course is 6 months but i feel strong enough to try and cope without them. Although my doctor is persistant i finish my course. Im extremely down about this and i dont know what to do please help. Thank you .
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HiThanks for using healthcare magicI have been seen that if patient try to stop medicine in between treatment course, chances of relapse is very high around 50%. In that case, i would not suggest you to leave the drug. Carry on with same drug at same dose and after six months, you can stop it. Sexual desire effects like low libido is its side effects, but it would over  with time. You can also try some relaxation exercise that would help you to control stress. In case, you need further help, you can ask.Thanks