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What Type Of Anxiety Medication Are People Taking Also Depression

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Rehoboth, MA
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I take Lorazepam ( Ativan ) , but it’s not for anxiety. It’s used as a seizure recovery medication.

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They prescribed me Zoloft for both

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People with epilepsy often take anti-anxiety medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which carry less risk of increasing seizures than other antidepressants. SSRIs can help treat anxiety, depression, and irritability in people with epilepsy. Other lifestyle changes like cognitive behavioral Show Full Answer

People with epilepsy often take anti-anxiety medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which carry less risk of increasing seizures than other antidepressants. SSRIs can help treat anxiety, depression, and irritability in people with epilepsy. Other lifestyle changes like cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and identifying personal stressors can also help manage anxiety and depression in epilepsy.

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