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2021-11-12 19:38:57
Hi i am taking nexito plus(5mg)tablet for last four years I am trying to taper this tablet. I am really depended on this. Having ulcer and weight gain issue. Please guide me on this
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You can seperate two tablets which were in it and start decreasing clonazepam and then decrease Escitalopram over a period of one to two months

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Hello, Follow your treating psychiatrist. He/ she will decide about tapering it. Mostly depends on disease Control.

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