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Sir and Ma'am, On behalf of my brother.Suffering from Anxiety, Sleeplessness, panic disorder and slight depression. History of slightly elevated BP and cholesterol currently under control. Doctor suggested Clonazepam 0.5 along with a anti psychotic. Can he only take clonazepam for longer period as resulta are better than anti psychotics. Doctor is

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I am on escitalopram 10mg+ clonazepam 0.5mg for anxiety disorder since past 14 days. Yesterday, I stopped clonazepam 0.5 and continuing escitalopram 10mg only. Should I stop it slowly or is it ok?

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You should continue Escitalopram for some peroid about three to four months, then will decrease and can be stopped. ... Read More

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I am having clonazepam 0.25 mg for quite sometime as was daigonised with generalised anxiety disorder as I had symptoms of dizziness. Now I want to withdraw this but every alternate day I have to take it as I again develop a tendency of dizziness and headache. First I use to have zaptra 0.5 mg but now for last 2 years I have brought down to alter

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Hi please consult your psychiatrist from whom you are taking treatment. ... Read More

Is 1/4 of .25mg a big dose to quit clonazepam ? Currntly taking alternate day .06 mg clonazepam ... how long should i taper for ?

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Hello, I think it's more of a Psychological effects which you are getting you can stop it. ... Read More

I detoxed off of Clonazepam about 2 months ago. I still have the shakes and really no appetite and diaherrea. Is this normal? If so how long will it last? I was on the Clonazepam for 6 years.

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Your symptoms need evaluation. Please contact me ... Read More

How long should i taper .25mg clonazepam taken for 6 months ? To avoid horrible withdrawal. Recently tapered to .18 . No side effects yet . Tapering to .125 next week .

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Yes definitely take it for 20 days 0.125 then stop ... Read More

Used clonazepam .25 for 6 months , tapered it down to .18 for 3 weeks dan tapered it further to .125 since 5 days for how long should I continue this dose to avoid withdrawal.

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No need to worry, at this dosage u may discontinue now. For more information u may take proper consultation ... Read More

How to safely taper off .25mg clonazepam about 5 months of use ? Daily use of only .25 mg at night only

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Consult for how to taper off ... Read More

At what dose can i safely jump ? I am currently on .08mg of clonazepam a day ... and have been on this dose or 2 week ..

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Can I take clonazepam 0.25 when I feel anxious and nervous Symptoms like Shortness of breath, body shaking, Irritability etc

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Hi, I understand how distressing anxiety symptoms like shortness of breath, body shaking, and irritability can be. However, Clonazepam is a prescription medication that must only be taken under the s ... Read More

I am suffering from OCD an anxiety from last 11 years in 2019 start psychiatric treatment I take clonazepam etizolam floxamine paroxetine for 5 years but these medicines make me fat and again and again my LFT SGPT and SGOT very high so I quit medicines last year but now i am again facing severe anxiety please tell me what can i do in this case

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Consult psychiatrist online or offline. They will start you with safe medicine which will not deranged your LFT . For ocd you should not leave medicine in between ,otherwise your symptoms will will be ... Read More

Since lockdown I have been having some anxiety and panic disorders. Although Im recovered to 70% sometimes I feel Im getting some weird sensation which is almost making me to feel Im gonna die. This happens only when Im in rest and not when Im working out or in intense activities. I later found its something like ectopic beats. Im having gastric, a

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ... Read More

I had anxiety issue from last 3-4 months and since from initial days i have started using nexito and Clonazepam. Currently i am on only nexito 10mg from last 3 months. In between, i had some hypertension issue due to stress for which doctor suggested me Inderal LA 20mg and i am using it from last 4 days. He said to use for one month. Now i wa

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Hi.. yes.. gradual reduction and stoppage can be done. Consult online fir treatment ... Read More

I have anxiety (Health Anxiety which because of Hypertension spike 150/100 or 160/105) issue from last 3 months and i am on medication which i use Nexito 10mg. Even before i used clonazepam 0.5mg for initial 40 days and slowly tapered it for every 10 days. Now i was fine from last 3 months but now due to some health issue of my mother i am feelin

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First of all, talk to a doctor regarding your hypertension issue. Tell them about all the medications you have taken. Hope those were taken by prescription. Once you start your hypertension medication ... Read More

I am severe anxiety and depression patient from my initial age of childhood and now I am on many antidepressants and anti anxiety pills but the think is that I am going for perfectionism too much this days and if I don't do then my anxiety gets severe and I take too much clonazepam which make me faint..I don't know what to do now as I am now comple

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Take a long breathe and consult psychiatrist immediately. ... Read More

Why do i think so much that i get anxiety attack ,thinking about future and think over things i can't control

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Hi It sounds like your mind is stuck in a loop of “what if” thoughts, replaying scenarios about the future and things you can’t actually control. This is a classic pattern of overthinking + intoleranc ... Read More

Sir I have anxiety since 5 years ...I always think about heart attacks..is that possible that I can get heart attacks...and I want to known that whenever I see heart attacks in gym ..I think a lot that in anxiety is it safe to go in gym

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At your age, risk of heart attack is very low. What you feel is mostly due to anxiety. Exercise and going to the gym are safe and actually help reduce anxiety. Start slowly and consult a doctor if you ... Read More

Hi.,I am with anxiety..and am getting bruxism..I am taking escitalopram, clonazepam,clomipramine... Is bruxism due to medicine? What to do?

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Hi.. escitalopram can cause bruxism. However will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for suggestions regarding the same ... Read More

Sir Actually i had suffered health anxiety around 6 weeks back. I have consulted psychiatrist for that, he suggested me nexito 5mg and cloam 0.5mg I used it for 15 days and felt fine. So have consulted psychiatrist again and informed him about my condition of being fine. first he said to continue medication, but on my request he said if u feel

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Medication duration is different for different people. You have to find out about your thoughts and stressors and address them. Relaxation techniques will help you recover faster. ... Read More

I have anxiety problem since one year, doctor prescribed nexito 10 mg in night with indral 10 mg tab two times but problem still persist can we use ayurved medicine with allopathic plz suggest ayurved medicine

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ... Read More

I was on anxiety medication(nexito 5mg & Clonazepam 0.5mg)from last 15 days and i am feeling good. But i still feel symptoms like tingling hands, weakness in neck and getting sweat behind ears and feeling some low confidence in doing the things. I have consulted my psychiatrist yesterday and he suggested me Pramper forte(escitalopram 10mg and Clo

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Hi.. its better to continue medicines and also practice relaxation techniques. Consult online for further questions ... Read More

Hello Respected Doctors, Clonazepam 1 mg for 7 days. How to taper it off. Thanks and regards. After tapering can it be used on SOS basis. Regards

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Taper it by 1/4th dose every 2 weeks and then can be taken SOS, but these need to be done under psychiatrist supervision ... Read More

I have problem of head tremors when i meet with people from past 1 year.. recently i had one more symptom of uncomfortable smiling when i talk with people... doctor said it is due to social anxiety and these symptoms do not happen when i am alone only when i face someone...when i take clonazepam these symptoms disappear...is there a permanent solut

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Hi. Homoeopathy can actually help you in treating anxiety disorder and confidence issues. We need to take proper detailed history for that.you can take consultation for the same. ... Read More

Hello Respected Doctors, On Nexito 10 and Quitipin 50 for depressive disorders, hallucinations, delusions, mixed anxiety, low esteem, lack of interest and other issues. Most of the symptoms are getting better. Few symptoms like being hyper, sometimes lack of sleep, impulsive thinking, Agoraphobia, panic disorder, getting excited, pulsative in natur

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hello Respected Doctors, On Nexito 10 amd Quitipin 50 for depressive disorders, hallucinations, delusions, mixed anxiety, low esteem, lack of interest and other issues. Most of the symptoms are getting better. Few symptoms like being hyper, sometimes lack of sleep, impulsive thinking, Agoraphobia, panic disorder, getting excited, pulsative in natur

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I think you should consult your treating psychiatrist , who gave these medicines. As per your current complaints , one should optimise the dosage of current medicine like Nexito ( increase by 2.5 mg o ... Read More

Is nexcito 5 and clonazepam 0. 25 safe during pregnancy.... I am 25 weeks of pregnant and having low lying placenta., Before pregnancy i taking this medicine but when pregnancy start i stopped this medicine.. But now i feels very anxiety and feare of death

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Depression or Anxiety during pregnancy will have worse outcomes and need treatment and generally, Escitalopram is safe in pregnancy and for depression or anxiety, minimum effective dose is recommended ... Read More

Can you take clonazepam 0.25 or 0.5 mg in pregnancy strictly on SOS basis? Does it harm the baby if taken only when needed?

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Hi Clonazepam is not good for taking in pregnancy or even in lactation period.It can harm baby in both times. Better you can do some relaxing exercises to relieve your stress ... Read More

Hello Sir and Ma'am, Was asked to take Clonazepam 0.5 for 2weeks. Just about to complete. Shall i stop it completely or taper off gradually. How long shall i continue? Quitipine was also given. Shall i continue that with dosage of 25mg for a longer period. Pls guide. Regards and thanks.

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My mother has been on sertraline 50 mg and olanzapine 5 mg, cypon syrup and vitazyme syrup for 15 days, as prescribed for her diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder. However, she has been experiencing significant panic, excessive worry, and fear of death, accompanied by symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, weakness, and palpitations. These sympt

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It is for the psychiatrist to decide and not based on your knowledge. Clonazepam can also cause sedation, drowsiness, falls and cognitive deificts on a longer run. Consult a psychiatrist and seek reme ... Read More

So I have anxiety since long time. I love fitness and workouts (currently i am not doing any workout) i have felt that whenever i do pushups or pull-ups i feel heavy and weak around my chest area like something has placed on it. I feel racing heart more often but when my treatment was going on and i was doing full body workout including pushup and

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Hi.. anxiety can cause palpitations. However will need further history regarding the same to advice appropriately. ... Read More

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