When I can  stop taking medicines?

2026-11-10 03:48:10
Hello Doctors, I’ve been taking Panex CR 25, Lupisert 50 and Etilaam 0.5. My anxiety symptoms, especially the racing heartbeat and constant anxious feeling, have reduced significantly, but I still experience emotional numbness sometimes. I stopped all three medicines 7 days ago because I ran out of them. Since stopping, I’ve been experiencing dizziness, a spinning sensation and difficulty maintaining balance while walking. I have a few questions: 1. Could these symptoms be due to suddenly stopping the medicines? 2. How and when can I safely stop these medications completely? 3. How do I know whether I’m recovering and no longer need medication? 4. Is occasional emotional numbness a side effect or part of anxiety/depression? I’d appreciate your guidance on the next steps. Thank you!
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Hi, I’m glad your anxiety symptoms have reduced, and I understand how confusing and uncomfortable these new symptoms must feel. Yes, dizziness, a spinning sensation and difficulty maintaining balance can sometimes occur after suddenly stopping psychiatric medicines, particularly medicines used for anxiety and depression. Please contact your prescribing psychiatrist today, especially because you are experiencing difficulty walking steadily. Don't restart, stop or adjust the doses on your own. One important thing to remember is that feeling better doesn't necessarily mean you are ready to discontinue medication. Recovery also involves learning to manage anxiety without constantly depending on reassurance or medication. Emotional numbness can sometimes be related to medication, anxiety or depression itself. Along with medication management, I would suggest CBT-based counselling to help you build emotional stability and confidence. You can consult me for online counselling sessions. Consult on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.

Answered2026-11-11 07:44:11

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Hi, yes. These are withdrawal symptoms. Gradually reducing them and stopping wilp help instead of stopping at once. Consult online for tapering

Answered2026-11-11 07:28:31

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