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Are Nausea, Lethargy And Loss Of Appetite Withdrawal Symptoms Of Clonazepam?

Posted on Thu, 8 Sep 2016

Question: hi i took stalopalm lite for 7 dys and today as prescribed by doc i am taking taloprex 10 mg . i have bn on an off different medicines so now i know what are side effects and withdrawal symptoms. from today morning i have been feeling very nauseous , mild anxiety , lethargy, loss of appetite , vomiting sensation and a general sense of not feeling well. is it because of clonazepam withdrawal or taloprex side effect ? how long will these withdrawal symptom last and what should i do to feel releif as i am in office and not able to concentrate on work

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is more likely clonazepam withdrawal

Detailed Answer:
Dear Dutta,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

It is most likely a withdrawal side effect of Clonazepam as therewas no side effects with any of the medications which contained escitalopram (Taloprex, Stalopam, Rexipra all contain same medicine).

These withdrawal side effects are likely to continue for one week or more from the last day of discontinuation. So in between that time it is important to do the breathing exercises, stress management to keep the withdrawal effects under control. IN addition keep yourself hydrated by taking lot of water.

I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (11 minutes later)

Hi , I also get very disturbed sleep throughout the nite and have a lot of dreams . Because of this I remain in bed and don feel like getting out of bed and get late to work . This has bn happening since last 2 months . I don want any sleeping tablets since it induces drowsiness and makes it worse . Will taloprax take care of it . My life is getting hampered because of this and my doc doesn't openly tell me everything . I am getting married end of this year and I want to have a normal sleep .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Taloprex can help but often takes time

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.

Yes taloprex can help as sleep problem is the part of depression and any antidepressant is likely to help you. Since they take time (2-6 weeks) it is possible that you need to take some sedative on temporary basis and than discontinue it when taloprx becomes effective.

I hope this assists you further.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (4 minutes later)

Also I want to ask since I changed so many meds shall it affect my mental condition ? I have become very demotivated and now feel I will not respond to any medication and my condtn will become worse

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.

The number of medication do not affect your brain in long run and unlikely to cause any such effects. And all the medicines used in your case belong to single group (as far as I know) so I do not think there are multiple medicines used.

Feeling demotivated and hopelessness are part of the depression and likely to respond with same set of medications.

I hope this assists you further.
Thanks and regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar