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How can severe anxiety and depression be treated?
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I have suffered from sever anxiety for many years. I am on small dosages of xanex, citalpram, busipon and clonzapam. However, for the last four months, I have fallen into a very deep depression affecting my social life my work, and every aspect of my life. Is there a drug for depression that would fit with ones I am already taking? Even thoughts of suicide, need help.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You are already on an antidepressant. Its advisable to reach till maximum tolerable dosage to see its effect. If its already reached then adding an augmenting agent like Thyroxine or lithium or low dose of anti-psychotic will help. Consult your practitioner as soon as possible as you are having suicidal thoughts. I will advise you to share your thoughts, make sure you are not alone try to be with someone close to you,  sleep for adequate time, have healthy meals on time, involve in activities you used to enjoy earlier. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.