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Asked 5/26/2011

Should I get a scan of my head before switching to a new anxiety medicine?

I have been on anxiety medication since 15 and have gone through 5 different kinds. As I am getting older I wonder if the medicine has helped my brain or made it worse. I want to go on a different medication that well help my tremors but I don't know if I am required to get my brain scanned.

I do not have a doctor at this time but need to know before getting a new one. Thank you in advance.

 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/3 - Submitted 5/26/2011

I've never heard of someone getting his/her brain scanned before switching anxiety meds and I know some who have serious anxiety issues who have been on various medications for decades. You say you don't have a doctor and need to know about the head scan first but that's not accurate. A doctor will be the one to write the script for the scan, if needed. Unless it's medically necessary, any insurance you have will not pay for it and even then, there could be a steep co-pay. These types of tests are not cheap.

Either way, you can't refill your current anxiety meds or get a new script without a doctor so that should be your first concern. Also, please don't stop your old anxiety meds without a doctor's consent. I know some can cause seizures if you quit cold turkey instead of weaning your body off of them. Good luck!

 
 

Answer 2/3 - Submitted 5/29/2011

Lol! according to your other question about hypochondria i think you have nothing and dnt scan your brain xD anxiety meds didnt do anything to your head i assure you,,i know you dont believe me or anyone who will tell you that you are okai and this will be a further prove that you have nuthing and it's just a serious hypochondria which causes you the anxiety in the first place it's one of it's symptoms btw.,

 
 

Answer 3/3 - Submitted 5/30/2011

Tnx for the award so much (:

 
 
 
 
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