Head tightness and neck stiffness

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Asked for Male, 25 Years

I was on antidepressants and alprazolam from last one and half year. From last four months I'm taking only alprazolam 0.25mg. Actually I'm talking half of 0.25per day. But i dont know my major symptoms are serve neck and head tightness...i also check my cervical spond all is ok

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Dr. Sanjay Jain

Psychiatrist 19 yrs exp Jaipur

Anxiety and stress can cause stiffness in muscles which mostly affects neck. Consult a psychiatrist again for detail evaluation of your condition. All the best

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Dr. K Chaitanya Laxmi Reddy

Addiction Psychiatrist 7 yrs exp Hyderabad

you need to change your treatment and start muscle relaxation exercises, meditation.

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Dr. Sumedha Tiwari Psychiatrist 12 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sumedha Tiwari

Psychiatrist 12 yrs exp Mumbai

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Did the doctor stop anti depressants? Why are you taking only alprazolam? Are you under constant stress about something? This could lead to the symptoms you mentioned. Consult a Psychiatrist online or in person. In Mumbai you can visit me at my clinic.

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