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Covid vaccine while on anxiety pills
Currently I am having anxiety these days and taking anxiety pills as prescribed by doctor. Is it alright to take covishield now.
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Hello!! Yes you can get vaccinated. Anxiety is a disorder and can be treated by psychotherapy.
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Anxiety can be treated with counselling
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Hi just have your pills along with it you can take vaccine. One suggestion i could give just treat your anxiety with counseling.
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Ms. Seema Jathar
Psychologist
5 yrs exp
Pune
Hello, yes it is safe to take vaccine. I would suggest you to take psychologist help to deal with your anxiety. Counselling will definitely help you to overcome your anxiety.
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes, it is alright to take Covid-19 vaccine along with anti-anxiety medication. To be sure you can consult the doctor who prescribed you this medication.
Also, Counselling/Psychotherapy works better in dealing with anxiety and treating it from the root. Consider it as an option.
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Consult your Doctor and then a Psychologist for Counselling
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Ms. Mala Vohra Khanna
Clinical Psychologist
9 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hello Practo user!!
I would suggest you to treat anxiety with counselling you will feel better.
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