Shariful A. Syed, MD, Psychiatrist
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Shariful A. Syed, MD

Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

2188 Nesconset Hwy #159 Stony Brook NY, 11790
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Dr. Shariful Syed practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Syed evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Syed seeks to improve each patients quality of life.

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  • How long does it take for anxiety medication to work?

    The textbook answer for an SSRI/Antidepressant medication is 4-6 weeks, however, in that case it is possible that efficacy will only be appreciated at a higher dose if nothing changes in that first chunk of time. Medications like buspirone take quite a bit longer and are usually an augmenting or part of dual therapy with an FDA-approved medication for a DSM5 anxiety disorder. Benzos naturally work quickly and can provide significant relief if the distress is truly intolerable - however, at that point, it would likely be wise to attain a higher level of care (than outpatient). Do have faith and endure - that truly does overall help changes of having a positive response to a medication. READ MORE

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2188 Nesconset Hwy #159 -
Stony Brook, NY 11790
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