Q If I am taking SSRIs, will there actually be any changes if I combine them with Korean traditional medicine treatment?
A If SSRIs serve to lift a low mood, Korean traditional medicine complements residual symptoms such as sleep quality, fatigue recovery, digestive function, and anxiety reduction. It helps accelerate the recovery of daily life while maintaining medication.
Detailed Answer
SSRIs (such as escitalopram and fluoxetine) are first-line drugs that stabilize mood by blocking serotonin reuptake. However, even with medication, residual symptoms such as poor sleep, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, and decreased concentration often remain. Korean traditional medicine plays a complementary role in these areas.
Korean Traditional Medicine Clinic Perspective
Herbal medicines that nourish both the mind and the spleen and stomach are effective for fatigue, insomnia, and loss of appetite caused by deficiency of both heart and spleen, while herbal medicines that relieve stuffiness by improving Qi circulation are effective for anxiety, tension, and digestive discomfort caused by liver Qi stagnation. Acupuncture treatment (on the crown, wrist, and inner ankle) helps stabilize the brain nerves and improve sleep quality. We formulate a prescription that can be safely combined with SSRIs without interaction.
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