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Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Serotonin

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Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016
Question: sir my name is XXXXXXX XXXXXXX from XXXXXXX I suddenly
stop my anti depression medicine now I m sufring

from fast heart beat and anxiety at that time my mind was not working I m help less why to do please help me
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Low dose benzodiazepines can help you to calm down.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM

Sudden stoppage of anti-depressants result in serotonin withdrawal and palpitations, chocking sensation in throat, restlessness, severe anxiety etc symptoms are seen. If you have prescription of any benzodiazepine now then that will help in calming you down. Clonazepam or Lorazepam or Alprazolam either of these drugs will work.

Just try to remain relaxed, take a glass of cold water and drink it slowly over 2-3 minutes. This will reduce the rapid heart beat. Remain in calm and dark room. Once you feel better and have access to doctor then start your drugs again.

Don't feel helpless, with medicines your depression will improve. Avoid stopping drugs suddenly in future again. The doses should be reduced gradually after consulting a doctor only.


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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (39 minutes later)
can tell medicine name

sir my second question is this that's why I take anti depression medicine because in my knowledge in 2008 my street dog bite me I can't take any medicine it will happen again in 2014 I take proper rebipure injection course I m safe or what when thinking this my heart beat increase and anxietyI m start drinking water satisfied our self I m safe
sir doctor is 2 god I lost my mom all time I m thinking in this topic please help
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
This could be depression due to severe health anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking again

Though more detailed history needed but these symptoms suggest severe anxiety of some serious health concern. This could be hypochondriasis. I assume you have fear that you might get Rabies even after vaccinated properly. This cause rapid heart beat and in order to reduce anxiety you are compelled to drink water. This could be due to severe anxiety and anxiety is resulting in depressive symptoms.

To reduce persistent depressive symptoms medicines like SSRIs can be used. Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Escitalopram etc are commonly used medicines for severe anxiety and depression. These medicines will reduce your fear and depression. So please visit a doctor and get yourself evaluated and start taking drugs. Remain relaxed.

Thanks. Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Serotonin

Brief Answer: Low dose benzodiazepines can help you to calm down. Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for asking from HCM Sudden stoppage of anti-depressants result in serotonin withdrawal and palpitations, chocking sensation in throat, restlessness, severe anxiety etc symptoms are seen. If you have prescription of any benzodiazepine now then that will help in calming you down. Clonazepam or Lorazepam or Alprazolam either of these drugs will work. Just try to remain relaxed, take a glass of cold water and drink it slowly over 2-3 minutes. This will reduce the rapid heart beat. Remain in calm and dark room. Once you feel better and have access to doctor then start your drugs again. Don't feel helpless, with medicines your depression will improve. Avoid stopping drugs suddenly in future again. The doses should be reduced gradually after consulting a doctor only. THANKS, TAKE CARE