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Contramyl XR causing anxiety?
Hi, im wondering if you can help me... Ive been on concerta for adhd for many years ( Im now 18) and at the beginning of this year i was put on contramyl xr because its cheaper. Weirdly about 2 months ago, i started having panic attacks and anxiety and i was prescribed zoloft which i have taken about for about 34 days now (50mg) It has helped to some degree but i feel that something else is causing anxiety and i was wondering if it was the contramyl possibly?
These are two different brands with same chemical name i.e. Methylphenidate. It usually helps with anxiety by increasing dopamine but at times can paradoxically cause anxiety. One reason for the anxiety could be increase in the dose of methylphenidate, which you have not mentioned.
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It's always could to consult the treating psychiatrist whenever one faces side-effects due to psychotropics. So please discuss this issue with your treating psychiatrist.
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