I have been prescribed duvanta 20 mg for anxiety nd depression issues I have physical side effects lyk vomiting constipation headache increased urination and hard stool wid stomach cramps nausea feeling I am also feeling irritated nd retialiting back when someone talks ill abut me I am getting aggressive. I am frustrated wid my lyf. I am having low mood lack of energy nd loss of interest in pleasurable activities please tell me how much time will it take to subside the side effects will it t go wid time or should I stop taking duvanta 20 mg if I do so will it have adverse withdrawal symptoms which medicine should I take for low mood irritated feeling nd aggression. Please I request you to provide me a direction for taking right medication for anxiety nd depression. I am having low self esteem. I feel lyk I am good for nothing I am lacking confidence. Escapist attitude is there. Its my third week on duvanta 20 mg usually how much time this medicine take to subside side effects of this medicine.

Mr. Senthilkumar LPsychologist16yrs exp

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Good day friend, I can understand your concern. Be aware that, medicine alone can't control depression or anxiety. Infact, anxiety or depression or stress are symptoms of emotional imbalance or feelings or negative thoughts. So its important to address the root cause than treating just symptoms. As body and mind are closely interconnected, any such emotional disturbance can affect the physical body functioning like the symptoms you experience. First take a counseling help to relook at your personal or professional problem like marriage or relationship or career issues which is causing you emotional disturbance. In parallel learn and practice certain relaxation techniques to cope with such thoughts temporarily. In parallel, along with medicine, undergo psychotherapy or mindset change techniques, lifestyle changes, etc to control or mange or divert negative thoughts and feelings. It need to be holistic approach to come out of depression permanently. Be positive. You will be alright soon. Feel free to reach me online or through Lybrate chat for further assistance and suitable recommendations.  

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Dr. Souvik ChakrabortyPsychiatrist15yrs exp

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Hi, from the information you provided it appears that you have major depressive episode. Though duvanta is an otherwise good drug, you have tolerability issue with this drug. You should consult psychiatrist to replace it with other, more tolerable alternatives like ssri or mirtazapine. You must take some anti-depressant so consult asap. Best of luck.  

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