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Sir and Ma'am, On behalf of my brother.Suffering from Anxiety, Sleeplessness, panic disorder and slight depression. History of slightly elevated BP and cholesterol currently under control. Doctor suggested Clonazepam 0.5 along with a anti psychotic. Can he only take clonazepam for longer period as resulta are better than anti psychotics. Doctor is

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I am on escitalopram 10mg+ clonazepam 0.5mg for anxiety disorder since past 14 days. Yesterday, I stopped clonazepam 0.5 and continuing escitalopram 10mg only. Should I stop it slowly or is it ok?

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You should continue Escitalopram for some peroid about three to four months, then will decrease and can be stopped. ...  Read More

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I am having clonazepam 0.25 mg for quite sometime as was daigonised with generalised anxiety disorder as I had symptoms of dizziness. Now I want to withdraw this but every alternate day I have to take it as I again develop a tendency of dizziness and headache. First I use to have zaptra 0.5 mg but now for last 2 years I have brought down to alter

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Hi please consult your psychiatrist from whom you are taking treatment. ...  Read More

Is 1/4 of .25mg a big dose to quit clonazepam ? Currntly taking alternate day .06 mg clonazepam ... how long should i taper for ?

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Hello, I think it's more of a Psychological effects which you are getting you can stop it. ...  Read More

I detoxed off of Clonazepam about 2 months ago. I still have the shakes and really no appetite and diaherrea. Is this normal? If so how long will it last? I was on the Clonazepam for 6 years.

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Your symptoms need evaluation. Please contact me ...  Read More

How long should i taper .25mg clonazepam taken for 6 months ? To avoid horrible withdrawal. Recently tapered to .18 . No side effects yet . Tapering to .125 next week .

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Yes definitely take it for 20 days 0.125 then stop ...  Read More

At what dose can i safely jump ? I am currently on .08mg of clonazepam a day ... and have been on this dose or 2 week ..

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Can I take clonazepam 0.25 when I feel anxious and nervous Symptoms like Shortness of breath, body shaking, Irritability etc

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Hi, I understand how distressing anxiety symptoms like shortness of breath, body shaking, and irritability can be. However, Clonazepam is a prescription medication that must only be taken under the s ...  Read More

How to safely taper off .25mg clonazepam about 5 months of use ? Daily use of only .25 mg at night only

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Used clonazepam .25 for 6 months , tapered it down to .18 for 3 weeks dan tapered it further to .125 since 5 days for how long should I continue this dose to avoid withdrawal.

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No need to worry, at this dosage u may discontinue now. For more information u may take proper consultation ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I wanted your guidance regarding my current anxiety treatment. I had my first anxiety episode in June 2021 and recovered fully after about 13 months of medication. I remained stable for nearly 3 years. In June 2025, I experienced a relapse during a period of high work stress and restarted treatment. Currently, I am on Prodep (Fluoxe

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"Hi there, I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken the first brave step. I can guide you with a clear treatment plan tailored just for you, so you can feel ...  Read More

Anxiety problem hai 25 din ho gaye hai dava lete huve serta 50 aur clonzopam 0.25 lekin Abhi bhi sir bhari ghabrahat rahti hai

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Medications usually take 4–6 weeks to show improvement. If you’re not noticing any benefit even after 3–4 weeks, a review of your treatment plan may be needed. For severe restlessnes ...  Read More

Which medicine is best for short term use for anxiety clonazepam or lorazepam which has less addictive

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For short-term relief of anxiety, both clonazepam and lorazepam can be effective, but lorazepam is often preferred for brief or occasional use because it works reliably and does not stay in the body a ...  Read More

I had health anxiety problem before 12 months and for which i have used anxiety medications for 6months after that i have stopped gradually in tapering manner for every two weeks. Clonazepam 0.5mg for 30 days and tapered for next 10days. Used nexito 10mg for 5 months and then tapered 5mg for next 1 month. Since from last 2-3 weeks i was feeling s

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Detailed history of your onset and progression symptoms is required,rearrangement of medication can be helpful,as there are many options in alternative for your current treatment ...  Read More

Dear Dr, I am taking clonazepam 0.5mg in the morning and night. Dr has suggested to take Librium 10 mg morning and night. Is this a better option for Anxiety, Please suggest.

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Hey, clonazepam or librium both are benzodiazepens. Both are used for anxiety and sleep, and the Doctor prescribes the medication according to the patient profile and considering the other conditions ...  Read More

Dear Dr, I am on Clonotril 0.5 mg morning and 0.5 mg night from past 3 years, I started tapering it myself and in between I have to undergo DNS surgery. I have restarted using the same dose. I think I am in a state of Benzo belly. Can you pls suggest any appropriate way to deal with it. My anxiety levels are at roof now. Please help!!

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Hi.. benzodiazepines only temporarily relieve anxiety. You may need to take ssris for long term control. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Dear Dr, I have started tapering 1mg of clonazepam last year till 7 months and am unable to withdraw, hence started on the same dose. During tapering i have to undergo deviated nasal septum surgery.post that am using the same dosage..but still my anxiety is not under control. Please suggest

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Tapering clonazepam cannot be done without doctor supervision.However proper understanding of your condition and as to why the medication was started in the first place needs detailed interviewing. ...  Read More

I experienced physical symptoms of anxiety without mental symptoms. Since taking medication, I feel perfectly fine. I am confident about stopping clonazepam; I have been taking it for three weeks and want to stop now because I don't want to develop a dependency.

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Very valid point. Clonazepam is a class of drug which cannot be stopped abruptly. Please consult your treating psychiatrist once to slowly taper down your medication, after assessing the need for it. ...  Read More

I've been dealing with stress for 6 months. It has now evolved into something that's always bothering me like chest pain, nausea, anxiety, nightmares,sleep paralysis a few times and in the sleep or in morning when I wake up I've this rapid heartbeat. Whenever I cry or overthink I can't eat for 3-4 days. Feeling of vomiting is permanent and even a l

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Your symptoms are treatable, and with a structured plan, you will start feeling relief within a few sessions.kindly connect with psychologist to resolve inner conflicts ...  Read More

How to taper off clonazepam 0.5mg half-0-1 used for ocd for long time can you tell me the schedule to taper off

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Hi.. consult online for the same ...  Read More

I am suffering from OCD an anxiety from last 11 years in 2019 start psychiatric treatment I take clonazepam etizolam floxamine paroxetine for 5 years but these medicines make me fat and again and again my LFT SGPT and SGOT very high so I quit medicines last year but now i am again facing severe anxiety please tell me what can i do in this case

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Consult psychiatrist online or offline. They will start you with safe medicine which will not deranged your LFT . For ocd you should not leave medicine in between ,otherwise your symptoms will will be ...  Read More

Since lockdown I have been having some anxiety and panic disorders. Although Im recovered to 70% sometimes I feel Im getting some weird sensation which is almost making me to feel Im gonna die. This happens only when Im in rest and not when Im working out or in intense activities. I later found its something like ectopic beats. Im having gastric, a

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

I had anxiety issue from last 3-4 months and since from initial days i have started using nexito and Clonazepam. Currently i am on only nexito 10mg from last 3 months. In between, i had some hypertension issue due to stress for which doctor suggested me Inderal LA 20mg and i am using it from last 4 days. He said to use for one month. Now i wa

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Hi.. yes.. gradual reduction and stoppage can be done. Consult online fir treatment ...  Read More

I have anxiety (Health Anxiety which because of Hypertension spike 150/100 or 160/105) issue from last 3 months and i am on medication which i use Nexito 10mg. Even before i used clonazepam 0.5mg for initial 40 days and slowly tapered it for every 10 days. Now i was fine from last 3 months but now due to some health issue of my mother i am feelin

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First of all, talk to a doctor regarding your hypertension issue. Tell them about all the medications you have taken. Hope those were taken by prescription. Once you start your hypertension medication ...  Read More

I am severe anxiety and depression patient from my initial age of childhood and now I am on many antidepressants and anti anxiety pills but the think is that I am going for perfectionism too much this days and if I don't do then my anxiety gets severe and I take too much clonazepam which make me faint..I don't know what to do now as I am now comple

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Take a long breathe and consult psychiatrist immediately. ...  Read More

Why do i think so much that i get anxiety attack ,thinking about future and think over things i can't control

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Hi It sounds like your mind is stuck in a loop of “what if” thoughts, replaying scenarios about the future and things you can’t actually control. This is a classic pattern of overthinking + intoleranc ...  Read More

Sir I have anxiety since 5 years ...I always think about heart attacks..is that possible that I can get heart attacks...and I want to known that whenever I see heart attacks in gym ..I think a lot that in anxiety is it safe to go in gym

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At your age, risk of heart attack is very low. What you feel is mostly due to anxiety. Exercise and going to the gym are safe and actually help reduce anxiety. Start slowly and consult a doctor if you ...  Read More

Hi.,I am with anxiety..and am getting bruxism..I am taking escitalopram, clonazepam,clomipramine... Is bruxism due to medicine? What to do?

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Hi.. escitalopram can cause bruxism. However will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for suggestions regarding the same ...  Read More

Sir Actually i had suffered health anxiety around 6 weeks back. I have consulted psychiatrist for that, he suggested me nexito 5mg and cloam 0.5mg I used it for 15 days and felt fine. So have consulted psychiatrist again and informed him about my condition of being fine. first he said to continue medication, but on my request he said if u feel

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Medication duration is different for different people. You have to find out about your thoughts and stressors and address them. Relaxation techniques will help you recover faster. ...  Read More

I have anxiety problem since one year, doctor prescribed nexito 10 mg in night with indral 10 mg tab two times but problem still persist can we use ayurved medicine with allopathic plz suggest ayurved medicine

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

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