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Flextine 20mg long term use

2024-03-04 11:22:59
8 months before doctor recommended me fluextine 20 mg. I am okay now but not able to leave the medicine. Doctor told me to leave it now. If I leave the medicine for 10 days, I get panic attacks. Can I continue it for lifelong. Can I take it occasionally .
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psychological intervention
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Answered2024-03-06 03:01:00

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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.

Answered2024-03-05 07:00:43

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Hi.. need further history in order to give accurate advise. There can be withdrawal symptoms once you stop taking antidepressants which may last around 2 weeks.
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kindly consult for further evaluation and management

Answered2024-03-04 13:25:19

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Slowly taper down the dose over next few weeks

Answered2024-03-04 12:15:06

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It has to be monitored and taken long term with regular psychiatrist review.

Answered2024-03-04 12:00:05

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You need to get shifted on 10mg first and then simultaneously to stop the medicine over 2-3 month's.
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You can consult with me or other psychiatrist

Answered2024-03-04 11:36:49

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When you are getting of SSRIs it should be tapered and left slowly to prevent rebound symptoms.
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Connect for a tapering schedule for the medication

Answered2024-03-04 11:36:47

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Hi there, A detailed medical and psychiatric history is always needed for every patient.In addition to that, a detailed mental status examination is also recommended for every case to make a diagnosis and management of symptoms accordingly.
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Duration of the treatment is to be decided by the treating mental health professional as per the response of the patient to the medications. Most of the time, drugs are not stopped all of a sudden but tapered.Other wise symptoms like panic attacks can happen.These can also be managed by other drugs.
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Discuss your problems with your mental health professional. Be positive in your thoughts. Do Yoga relaxation exercises in addition to the medications.

Answered2024-03-05 03:57:24

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Now take it 20mg for 1more week then make it 10mg see a week then make half of it ….
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Consult for proper tapering
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Need full history to suggest more

Answered2024-03-04 16:04:03

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