Depression, irritated, sleep disorders, anxiety, defensive nature. On panex cr, modalert, etizola beta. Advise?
Patient: could you please guide through the depression and anxiety problemage is 29, gender - male, have 5 years of work-ex in MNC. Now gap in job from past 1.5 years. Defensive nature, still trying for MNC job only although the knowledge is not enough, getting job nowhere. Not ready for a lower level job. very irritated and sleep disorders. too much anxiety.Currently he has started following medicine:Panex - CR 12.5 mgModalert 100mgEtizola beta .25 mghow should he go furthur...he is facing problem from about past 4 years., not cheerful, always lost in his own thoughts Doctor: Hi,Thanks for using healthcare magic.I have gone through your available history.Panex contains peroxetine which is good drug to control depression with anxiety features.Usual therapeutic dose is 25 to 50 mg per day. He should regularly take the drugs till your consulting doctor advise to have. Anti depressant drugs usually takes time to start action.He will also get benefit by combining psychotherapy or counselling along with  drugs.He may also do stress management and relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation for better control over anxiety.Thanks.