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General anxiety disorder
I was on petril beta 20 for 3 months and betacap 20 and cloba 5 mg in half for 1months and then I went a gap of medicine of 26 days within that period I went to new doctor he prescribe me pari cr 12.5 mg and clonotril 0.25 mg for 10 days and I took 5 days pari cr and clonotril 1 tab at that time my symptoms were severe like head is going to explode and bursts with palpitations I m scared of taking clonotril as it is a benzodiazepine but my old dctr gave me for more than 2 or 3 months can I leave benzodiazepine or I have to depend on benzodiazepine..
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
Neuropsychiatrist
18 yrs exp
Rewa
You do not have to depend on clonazepam forever. It is usually used for a short time. Once the SSRI starts working, clonazepam can be reduced slowly under your doctor's advice. Do not stop it suddenly.
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Dr. Rupali Mohbe (PhD)
Psychologist
26 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
As you have severe anxiety and fears medicine dependence. Therapy helps retrain the brain to stay calm during physical panic spikes, breaking the fear cycle without relying solely on pills.
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Consult Dr. Rupali Mohbe at BIRDY ME, 208, CENTRAL, Sangath IPL, Motera, Ahmedabad for online or offline appointments.
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Try box breathing when anxiety peaks: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, and hold for 4 to calm your rapid heartbeat.
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