Do doctors in Thailand still prescribe Xanax for stress and anxiety

[drronnie]

Years ago I had serious bouts of anxiety and was in really bad shape the doctor at PraRam 9 hospital prescribed me Xanax. Since I am back in this situation I wonder if there are other treatments or meds I could get over the counter 

[Neeranam]

Yes, you can but better to go to the local psychiatric hospital and get proper Dr iagnosis and pay a fraction of t hi evprice, and if course legal.

[Sheryl]

Xanax etc are highly addictive and should not be used regularly. Medications that may be prescribed for anxiety include   venlafaxine, escitalopram, occasionally beta blockers etc. While these can be bought over the counter it is very inadvisable to slef treat. All medications have significant side effects and contraindications, and there is also a risk of triggering depression or manic episodes in some people.

 

Anxiety disorders are bets managed by a combination of medication and therapy.

 

See https://aseannow.com/topic/90910-mental-health-resource-list/. In Bangkok, these places are especially recommended:

https://www.psiadmin.com/

https://ncsbkk.com/ncs/index.php/counseling/about/

 

In terms of prescribing medication this is an excellent, US-trained psychiatrist who takes time to listen and is very sincere:

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Suttiporn-Janenawasin

 

 

[drronnie]

On 12/20/2021 at 8:14 AM, Sheryl said:

Xanax etc are highly addictive and should not be used regularly. Medications that may be prescribed for anxiety include   venlafaxine, escitalopram, occasionally beta blockers etc. While these can be bought over the counter it is very inadvisable to slef treat. All medications have significant side effects and contraindications, and there is also a risk of triggering depression or manic episodes in some people.

 

Anxiety disorders are bets managed by a combination of medication and therapy.

 

See https://aseannow.com/topic/90910-mental-health-resource-list/. In Bangkok, these places are especially recommended:

https://www.psiadmin.com/

https://ncsbkk.com/ncs/index.php/counseling/about/

 

In terms of prescribing medication this is an excellent, US-trained psychiatrist who takes time to listen and is very sincere:

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Suttiporn-Janenawasin

 

 

Thank you for this. Much appreciated. Will check the links and get in touch.