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Medicines aren't helping me.
I have adhd and depression anxiety and I have been prescribed medications.
For the last more than one month I have been taking 10mg escitalopram but don't see any difference.
For adhd I have tried first methylphenidate 20mg then atomoxetine one month both didn't help me
Three medicines didn't help me with my mental health.
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Can couple with therapy (Behavioural/ CBT). But your doses need to be optimised. Response is seen over a few weeks, never immediately.
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Medicines don't work when they are taken for lower than required dose and for shorter than required duration. Consult your Psychiatrist and take medicines for appropriate duration and in adequate doses. Never adjust doses yourself.
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Hi.. sometimes dosages should be adjusted.. and if no response , should be changed. Consult your treating Psychiatrist for the same
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Dr. Kavita Bhutani (PhD)
Psychologist
20 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Medicine will be better with CBT therapy
Also all salts are not best for all bodies
Tell you psychiatrist he can switch them
Try art therapy
Digital frequency therapy
Psychotherapy
CBT
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Breathe
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Smile and talk to me
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Dr. Rupali Mohbe (PhD)
Psychologist
26 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Thank you for reaching out for your concern. It can be really frustrating when you are not seeing results you hoped for after starting medication. Medication is often more effective when combined with psychotherapy.CBT and other therapeutic approaches can help address underlying issues and teaching coping strategies.
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you should consult with Ms. Rupali Mohbe at Practo for further consultation regarding counseling and psychotherapies.
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Do regular follow up. Regular exercise, three times a meal , good sleep hygiene. Go out for a walk and talk with friends.
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Dr. Pooja Kapri
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
All the above mentioned doses are sub optimal
Your treating psychiatrist must have started on the lower doses so to avoid any side effect and as per the guidelines the doses are slowly uptirated
Kindly review back with your treating psychiatrist for dose upscaling
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