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Regarding sleep medicine
I have anxiety issues due to which I started feeling heaviness in my chest region which went to shoulder. My psychiatrist gave etilaam tablets for anxiety and nexito plus and altonil 5 tablets. I never had sleep issues although sometimes it became difficult for me to sleep or someday due to laziness I slept too much. I ate those meds for 10 days and got better. Now he asked me to keep etilaam as SOS Tablets and continue eating nexito 5 mg and Altonil 5 for three more weeks which are for sleep i guess. Now I have a concern that what if I get addicted to sleepong pills and later it becomes even more difficult for me to cope up without those meds?? Should I stop taking nexito and altonil since my heaviness is gone and i never had much sleep issue?
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Here are a few strategies that you may find helpful: Practice relaxation techniques: Techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation can help calm the body and mind. Exercise regularly: Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and improve your mood. Get enough sleep: A lack of sleep can make anxiety worse, so it's important to get enough rest. Eat a healthy diet: A diet that is high in nutrients and low in sugar and caffeine can help support good mental health. Limit alcohol and caffeine: These substances can make anxiety worse and should be consumed in moderation. Talk to someone: Sharing your concerns with a trusted friend or loved one, or seeking support from a mental health professional, can be very helpful. Try to adopt a more positive outlook: Changing the way you think about things can be very helpful in reducing anxiety. For example, try to focus on the present moment and challenge negative thoughts. It's important to remember that it's normal to feel anxious from time to time, but if you are struggling with persistent and overwhelming anxiety, it's important to seek help from a mental health professional.
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Nexito (escitalopram) and Altonil (amitriptyline) are commonly prescribed medications for anxiety and depression. They work by affecting certain chemicals in the brain to help improve mood and reduce anxiety symptoms. These medications are typically prescribed for longer durations to allow them to take full effect and help stabilize your condition. Regarding your concern about becoming addicted to sleeping pills, it's important to note that Altonil (amitriptyline) can have sedative effects and is sometimes prescribed to help with sleep difficulties. However, if you don't have significant sleep issues, it may be worth discussing with psychiatrist whether it's necessary to continue taking Altonil specifically for sleep. It's important to follow psychiatrist's instructions when it comes to tapering or discontinuing medications. Abruptly stopping certain medications can lead to withdrawal symptoms or a relapse of symptoms. If you have concerns about continuing any medication, it's best to discuss them with psychiatrist to evaluate your progress and make appropriate adjustments to your treatment plan.
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Yeh you can take it , both are wonderful medicine for your current symptoms and nothing to worry ..once your symptoms subside we can gradually taper off medicine
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