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Unable to come off antidepressants

2023-10-30 09:08:36
I have been on ssri antidepressant Nexito from last 5 years. Started from 20 mg then tapered to 5 mg and gradually tried stopping it twice as per the doctors instructions. But in both the attempts I failed and relapsed, same symptoms came again. Just confused as if it will have any long term effects on my body. Will it be cured completely over time? Or if no then what will it have effects on body taking it lifetime.
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Can continue with nexito if you are not facing any adverse effects. Going for therapy when decreasing dose can be helpful
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take therapy while decreasing nexito
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decrease when there are minimal stressors

Answered2023-11-02 16:04:56

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SSRIs are known to have discontinuation syndrome, which may be for as short as 5 days and as long as 6 months. So it's stopping has to be guided. Moreover discontinuation symptoms need to be differentiated from relapse.
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You may consult me physically or via video.
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Please do not self medicate or take decision about dose of medicines

Answered2023-11-01 06:10:49

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Needs detailed history Have u attended psychotherapy sessions Wat stresses u for recurrences....have u tried to improve coping

Answered2023-10-31 06:22:28

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Better to continue nexito5 mg till you free of symptoms completely.if you want to stop use half dose for 2 months and half dose on alternative days for 1 months and after that you feels comfortable,stop after that.

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Need detailed history And evaluation

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Hi sir, the dose you are on is the lowest effective dose and should not have any major side effects. Every patient is different and requires different ways of treatment which may include medicines and psychosocial management, so it cannot be predicted regarding cure. However, symptoms can be managed over time.
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Consult a psychiatrist

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