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I had anxiety and depression issues
Since the pandemic started I have been in home and do not have many friends or someone to talk with regularly,although we all 4 family members chatting with each other ...but because of this isolation I have issues of anxiety and depression...I had consulted and got prescribed etilaam 0.25mg twice in day/night and pexep cr12.5 mg ...but in April we got covid and my anxiety was normal but now again I have to start the medication ...so wanted to know how long will it take to cure my anxiety? I am too much worried as I have lots of plans for my future but due to this anxiety I feel depressed... Please provide your advice Thanks in advance
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Continue the medication as advised by your Psychiatrist, you need to take it for a long time, atleast 6-9 months
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