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Should One Continue Taking Xet CR Plus 25 Capsule For Severe Depression?

Posted on Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Question: Hi Doctor, my father 71 years of age was having depression since.long time and being treated by several doctors... last year in November he visited doctor in XXXXXXX and prescribed cap xet cr plus 25. he has been taking this medicine since then and there are no problems . Now please advise should we continue this medicine or should change. being doctor in another city we can't visit him.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I think he need to continue medicine

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I read your query and understand your concerns.

From the available description it appears that he is suffering from recurrent depressive disorder. The disorder itself needs long term treatment including life long treatment.

I also take this opportunity to advice you to never take a medicine without supervision of doctor. Xet Cr is prescription only medicine and should be taken under continous supervision of doctor so there are no untoward effects.

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (7 hours later)

Can he continue taking this medicine for another 2 months and then consult doctor

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.

It can be taken if there are no side effects but I feel XET CR will be better option as I clonazepam should be avoided as far as possible after 60 years of age. (XET CR PLUS contains paroxetine and clonazepam).

I hope this answers you further.
Thanks and regards.

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