Pills Crash Course

I visited the doctor today, and for the very first time, I asked the doctor to explain me what pills I am currently on. Now I have the name and how it works.

Lexapro 10mg: is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.

Xanax 0.5mg: is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Lamotrigine 100mg: is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults.

I take Laxapro in the morning, and the two others before bed. From time to time, the doctor keep giving me more dose of Lamotrigine – from 25mg, to 50mg, now 100mg. I will not visit him again until next month before he flies abroad for a few days. I will also bring Niffy with me next time so that she can consult the doctor about her anxiety.