AntiDepressant or AntiAnxiety 1 month Review

Anti-Depressant / Anti-Anxiety Medication 1 month Review

You have been sent this as you have recently started or had the dose changed of an Anti-Depressant or Anti-Anxiety medication.

We will ensure that you have been offered alternatives to medications and then we will ask you what you would like to do. 

After submission of this eReview:

  • The practice will continue your medication if you have indicated you are happy with things.
  • The practice will alter the dose if requested.
  • The practice will contact you in a few days time days time to arrange a review if requested.

Patient info

Psychological Therapies

Medication is just part of the treatment of depression and anxiety. It is important that counselling, psychology, CBT, self-help and education is also considered as part of your treatment. Please take a look at the resources available for Kirkliston and Winchburgh here.

Please confirm you have considered psychological therapies as part of your treatment

Exercise

Exercise is a natural antidepressant. It promotes mental and physical health as well as positive body image. We can refer you to local exercise schemes.
Please confirm you have considered exercise as part of your treatment

Alcohol

Consumption of more than 14 units per week is linked to poor mental and physical health. Here are some ways of cutting down.

Please confirm you have considered reducing alcohol as part of your treatment

Decision Time

How have you been since starting this medication?
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