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Treatment stated for Anorexia Nervosa
Treatment stated for Anorexia Nervosa-
Treatment continuing for 1yr 5 months
depression tablet- taloprex 20 mg was to be continued
tablet reduced on own by patient by taking half for 5 days
after few days developed heaviness in head
tablets now continued but heaviness in head still continues
can the medication be stopped and when will the heaviness of head disapper?
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Dr. Ramprasad Attur
Psychiatrist
22 yrs exp
Bangalore
Standard treatment for Anorexia nervousa if diagnosed rightly doesn't include antidepressants. Only if there is clinical depression along with eating disorder then it is required.
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Ensure you are being provided help with anorexia by therapy.
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A trial of gradual stopping after discussion with Psychiatrist is doable
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