What are the next steps if medications are ineffective for anxiety disorder?

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Dr Paul Ang

General Practitioner

Thank you for your question.

1) This is part of your anxiety. Looking for reassurances, answers, possibilities. You probably also asked the same question to your treating doctor many times.

2) You should always stick to the same treating doctor. Please go back and ask your doctor this question if you haven't done so.

3) There is an option to increase the dose.

4) Or wait for some time before it takes effect.

5) Change a medication or add on medications.

6) Go for psychotherapy in addition or in replacement of medications.

7) Seek a second opinion.

8) Reconsider if we got the right diagnosis.

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