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2 months before I was admitted in hospital for alcohol dependence syndrome, there they gave zoldy 10 mg disulphiram 250 mg, online fort 10 mg, after two weeks of medication I smoked cigerette, i had full body jerks three times while standing ,I got fear on that time that continues, I visited doctor ,he said this ll be medicine reaction don't worry, so stopped the medication,but tha fearfully thoughts didn't go away from me, so I consulted other phsychiatrist doctor he told you have anxiety you have taken anxiety medication setraline 25 mg for anxiet ,quitipin 25 for sleep... I have fear so I consulted another doctor he suggested also you have anxiety you have taken fluoxetine 20 mg and qutipin 25 mg, I'm confused now which medication I can start
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Hi,
It is very brave of you to admit your symptoms and seek treatment. The first part of the treatment was for your alcohol dependence and the treatment is required till withdrawal symptoms subside. I hope alcohol withdraw all symptoms have subsided or else treatment for alcohol dependence is required.
Now the second part that is about your anxiety, according symptoms u have explained what you are going through is features of anxiety.
Both set of treatments are correct. So the treatment plan is to stick to one of them.
Sertealine has been started in minimum dose, and the occurrence of anxiety was due to inadequate dose
So either continue sertraline 50mg or fluoxetine 20 mg and quitapine 25 mg for sleep
And kindly follow up with one Psychiatrist, whom you feel more comfortable so that entire treatment history is well-known for the Psychiatrist
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Hi, any anxiety medicine is ok. If you have further confusion consult online for a further opinion. Usually consulting only one doctor helps, rather than doctor shopping
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Dr. Bojja Sarada Sireesha
Neuropsychiatrist
8 yrs exp
Puducherry
“Hello, both doctors have prescribed medicines commonly used for anxiety. Sertraline and fluoxetine belong to the same group (SSRIs), so different doctors may choose different options based on clinical preference and your symptoms. Quetiapine/Quetipin is often given in low dose for sleep and anxiety symptoms.
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Do not start both sertraline and fluoxetine together without a psychiatrist’s guidance. Since you have a history of alcohol dependence and experienced body jerks/fear symptoms, it is better to continue treatment under one psychiatrist consistently instead of changing medicines frequently.
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Avoid alcohol and smoking completely
• Maintain regular sleep and follow-up
• Do not stop/start medicines suddenly on your own
• Anxiety after frightening physical symptoms is common and treatable
A detailed review with one psychiatrist will help decide which single treatment plan suits you best.
I am also from the same area. If needed you can consult me directly for detailed evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Md Arshad Ayub
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Gaya
Plz dont change the doctor frequently as it hampers treatment.
Follow 1 foctor and his prescription, surely u will get benefitted.
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