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Anxiety, panic attacks, dizziness, loss of vision. Taking cipralex. Cure for symptoms?
human
I have been suffering from what my gp says is anxiety and am pretty much paralyzed from it. I have been on cipralex for a week at 5 mg a day. I am constantly dizzy and vision has decreased. Also I am tired all the time. I was tired all the time Aswell befor the cipralex but it seems to be worse. It is Christmas break at my dr office and I am not sure what to do. Should I continue with my dose today? I herd the symptoms would go away but I feel like I m just getting much worse. Please help. Thanks
gpt
Hello....... Thanks for your query. Cipralex (Escitalopram) is an effective anti-depressant/anti-anxiety agent. However, the dosage of 5 mg is only starting dosage and can be gradually escalated till 20 mg/day. In addition psychotherapy (eg cognitive behavioural therapy) are available for depression and other effective anti-anxiety medication are also available. Hence it is premature to lose hope. Hope you found the information useful. Regards Dr Sundar Gnanavel Psychiatrist