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Nexito 5mg
Hello, can nexito 5mg be taken for life long for anxiety? is it safe to take for such long time with psychiatrist advice.
If tapered slowly after taking it for 12 months, usually does this anxiety return back, recurrence of anxiety happens?
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Yes, Nexito 5 mg (escitalopram) can be prescribed long-term for anxiety if advised by a psychiatrist. Many patients stay on SSRIs like Nexito for 12-24 months or longer, especially if:
- They’ve had moderate to severe anxiety
- There's a history of relapse
- Or if symptoms return quickly on stopping
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After taking Nexito for 12 months, if you taper it slowly, many people do not relapse, especially if:
a. You also follow therapy, lifestyle changes
b. There are no major ongoing stressors
c. It’s your first episode of anxiety
It just means a longer or maintenance course may be needed.
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a. Start CBT or mindfulness while on Nexito
b. Work on stress management, sleep, and routine
c. Don’t stop abruptly, and always taper under your doctor’s guidance
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Yes, definitely it's a minimum effective dose of escitalopram. As per your weight and age, 10 mg is prescribed usually. There is no addiction potential and side effects on this dose even if continued for a long time. However, if you think that after continuing 12 months, your symptoms improve and your functioning well, you can gradually taper and completely stop * under follow up " of your psychiatrist. Recurrence or relapse of symptoms may occur or may not, it depends on various factors
* Genetic make up of individual
* Family history of psychiatric illness
* Stressors at that time
* Addiction habit
* Life style
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Thanks for reaching out. Generally antidepressants are tapered off after a while of maintaining stable mood. Nobody will prescribe the same antidepressant for life long if you don’t improve. Ideally after you start to maintain a stable mood, it will be tapered off and stopped. Anxiety can relapse if you stop meds abruptly or adjust the dose by yourself. Can also relapse if treated for inadequate duration.
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Do not self medicate or alter your dosage
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Hi,
Thanks for sharing your concern. When prescribed and monitored by a psychiatrist, Nexito can be safe for long-term use. But medication is just one part of healing. Therapy helps you build coping skills so you’re not fully dependent on medication in the long run.
Tapering after 12 months is possible but whether anxiety returns depends on your inner work, stress levels, and life triggers. Many clients feel more empowered when they combine medication with therapy.
Warmly,
Seema Lal
Counseling Psychologist
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Pls find a online or office counselling psychologist
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You’re not alone in this healing is absolutely possible.
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Any of the antidepressant should be tapered depending on the regression of your symptoms . There is nothing like taking life long medications for anxiety . Kindly consult your psychiatrist and discuss your symptoms properly before increasing decreasing of stopping the medication
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Dr. Shailaja Bandla
Addiction Psychiatrist
19 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Hi.. it depends on the cause for anxiety. However will need further details regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for further evaluation and management
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