What is the treatment for my chronic anxiety issues other than SSRI medications?

Hello,

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I read and understood your query and can understand your concern. We have GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) agonists under the category of drugs called Benzodiazepines which are used for short-term management of anxiety symptoms but are not recommended for long-term use as they are highly addictive. There are also GABA-B agonists, a routinely used drug is Baclofen, used as a muscle relaxant and anti-craving medicine. We also have glutamate antagonists, of which a class of glutamate receptors, namely NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) antagonists, are commonly used in anesthesia. The drug Ketamine, one from this group, has shown promising results in depression and anxiety.

I hope this answers your query. And I suggest you to consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them and take the medications with their consent. Thank you and take care.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understood your query and can understand your concern. I would not suggest taking Vortioxetine, as it is not much effective on glutamate and GABA and shows the least effect on OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) issues. Instead, I suggest you increase the dose of SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) as OCD issues require higher doses. But consult your specialist, discuss with them, and take medications with their consent.

Thank you and take care.