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2025-05-23 06:24:57
Hello Respected Doctors, Tried many meds for anxiety, panic disorder, muscle tension along with sleep only lonazep. 25 worked well. Pls suggest how to taper off and can be it taken SOS after tapering off. Guide pls. Thanks and Regards, Subho.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

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Hello, Take balanced diet. For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +9195950eight7399. Thanks.

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Not a question for Tele-consultation. I don't know whether you took all these medicines as a part of self-medication or you consulted a Psychiatrist. It is never too late. Please consult a Psychiatrist in your area for a physical examination. He may recommend tapering of the dose schedule.

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Hello Lonazep 0.25 needs tapering my taking the half dose ie Take 0.125mg for 2 weeks then STOP

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Need few more details Kindly connect.

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Kuch nhi hoga. Dnt worry. Just stop with a strong will. You can always take SOS. But rarely.

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Take smaller dose for a week , then alternate days, then stop. You can take it  as and when needed. Consult a psychiatrist for counseling and further help.

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits and Fiber meal Do connect and consult

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this is not just anxiety related issue but a multitude of factors that lead to anxiety. You need a proper assessment and investigations. Just by taking Benzos will not treat the underlying issue. Please make an appoitment
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Please make an appointment and also seek help from a psychologist/psychiatrist. Best wishes

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Clonazepam  u need to tapper if0.5, yo 0.25 after one week,  than .125 for other. Than stop. I m on Clonazepam 1.0 mg from six months  not for anxiety  I ma known  case of INSOMNIA.  My doctor  not advise  me to stop.

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Medicines for the mental health issues are prescribed according to the specific conditions and individual personality,some medicines are not be taken as needed basis, rather continuously.Consulting a psychiatrist will be helpful.

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1. Benzodiazepines like Lonazep can cause dependence when used long-term. 2. Tapering off must be gradual to avoid withdrawal symptoms such as rebound anxiety, insomnia, tremors, or even seizures in rare cases.
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• Reduce the dose by 0.125 mg every 1–2 weeks. • Example: If currently taking 0.25 mg once daily: • Week 1–2: Take 0.125 mg daily, • Reduce the dose by 0.125 mg every 1–2 weeks. • Example: If currently taking 0.25 mg once daily: • Week 1–2: Take 0.125 mg daily • Week 3–4: 0.125 mg every other day • Then stop Taper more slowly if: • You’ve been on it long-term (months/years) • You experience significant withdrawal symptoms during the taper. Week 3–4: 0.125 mg every other day, Then stop!
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Occasional SOS use (e.g., 0.25 mg for a panic attack) may be safe if advised by a psychiatrist!

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult for further management

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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It is a symptomatic treatment. You need to consult with a psychiatrist for next treatment plan.

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Hii regards We have to switch to another medicine which are non sedative drugs Keep contact us regards

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Pls have physical examination with nearby psychiatrist.

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I need detailed history and few investigations. Please consult.

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

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Reduce dose 0.125 next 1month

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need more information kindly consult

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it is better to consult a psychiatrist

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