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I am suffering from panic disorder.

2017-10-17 17:22:06
I am using clonazepam and escitalopram for some years after that another doctor said paraxitine is good drug to your problem then I am confused which drug can I take?
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Both paroxitine and escitalopram are equipotent and a change in drug is only needed if response is not good. Clonazepam shall not be taken for such long time.
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