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.

Dr. Saranya DevanathanPsychiatrist51yrs exp

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Dear lybrate-user, please list out all the symptoms and feelings before starting duvanta. Only the new ones, those were not there before duvanta only need to be looked into as side effects. Most of your symptoms look like your original problem of depression and anxiety. Duvanta is a tablet given for such disorder. It works only at certain dose and after few weeks. You have been started at the lowest dose. Every 2-3 weeks, your doctor will increase the dose further to get maximum benefit with bearable side effect. Please go for regular follow up and don" t google for drug side effect. Google for disorder and how to make the best use of non medical methods.  

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Mr. Kankan SarmahPsychologist5yrs exp

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You are very young and dynamic. Tension and ghabrahat is a very small thing in front of you. Be energetic to possess all the positive energy in your life. Because everything is on your hand. Your health. Your thought process. Everything is with you. Just need little polish. Don't be scared. No body is going to kill you or eat you. Talk to one psychologist/ counsellor. Develop positive habits. Reboot your thought process.  

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