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What Are The Long Term Effects Of Fludac And Rexipra?
Question: I have been taking fludac and rexipra from long time like 6 months but after studying side effects like susidal tendency I am afraid to take. Same time Iam very anxious now. Just feeling like I will get an heart attack so rush to hospital
Brief Answer:
Short term effects, but benefits far outweigh the risk, continue medicines.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing in with your concern.
I can understand your apprehension about taking medicines that come with warnings.
Rexipra is Escitalopram, It is a class of medicines called SSRIs, yes it comes with black box warning which states that short term studies have reported increased risk of suicidal ideation in people aged less than 24 years, however, in the long run there are no such reports.
However, considering the fact that you have been prescribed two antidepressants at the moment, which is an indication that you are suffering from major depressive disorder, the benefits of taking Rexipra far outweigh the risk and you should take this medicine along with Fludac (Fluoxetine, which is again an SSRI).
Your treating doctor is the best judge regarding the dosing.
Please be in constant touch with your doctor and report any sudden change in the thoughts to your doctor, that way, you will get a better care.
These medicines can not be stopped abruptly and you need a close follow up with your treating doctor during the first few months of initiating the therapy.
The black box warning is far all antidepressants, so you have not much choice in this regard right now, however, I would like to stress the point that benefits of taking the medicines (while following up with your doctor closely), far outweigh any risks that are mentioned on the tablets.
So, please stop worrying too much, you will surely feel better once the medicines have their effects and you will definitely have a better and bright future ahead of you.
Keep in touch with your doctor.
Please do let me know if I can help you further.
Best regards.
Short term effects, but benefits far outweigh the risk, continue medicines.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing in with your concern.
I can understand your apprehension about taking medicines that come with warnings.
Rexipra is Escitalopram, It is a class of medicines called SSRIs, yes it comes with black box warning which states that short term studies have reported increased risk of suicidal ideation in people aged less than 24 years, however, in the long run there are no such reports.
However, considering the fact that you have been prescribed two antidepressants at the moment, which is an indication that you are suffering from major depressive disorder, the benefits of taking Rexipra far outweigh the risk and you should take this medicine along with Fludac (Fluoxetine, which is again an SSRI).
Your treating doctor is the best judge regarding the dosing.
Please be in constant touch with your doctor and report any sudden change in the thoughts to your doctor, that way, you will get a better care.
These medicines can not be stopped abruptly and you need a close follow up with your treating doctor during the first few months of initiating the therapy.
The black box warning is far all antidepressants, so you have not much choice in this regard right now, however, I would like to stress the point that benefits of taking the medicines (while following up with your doctor closely), far outweigh any risks that are mentioned on the tablets.
So, please stop worrying too much, you will surely feel better once the medicines have their effects and you will definitely have a better and bright future ahead of you.
Keep in touch with your doctor.
Please do let me know if I can help you further.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
I was feeling very anxious so o have taken petril md o.5 mg, Again at night I have been prescribed rexipra 10 mg. Question is can I take rexipra tablet
Brief Answer:
Yes you can take Rexipra 10 mg.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
As per literature there are no known interactions between these two drugs, so you can take Rexipra 10 mg now.
Regards
Yes you can take Rexipra 10 mg.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
As per literature there are no known interactions between these two drugs, so you can take Rexipra 10 mg now.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you Dr for the suggestion. I see that u stay in XXXXXXX may I know where u have been put up and is there a possibility of getting your contact details which would be of great help.
Brief Answer:
I apologize, Currently I am in XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry to disappoint you, I do not live in XXXXXXX currently, I will most likely be back after one year.
I am living in XXXXXXX right now.
You can keep in touch with me through this website.
I apologize, Currently I am in XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry to disappoint you, I do not live in XXXXXXX currently, I will most likely be back after one year.
I am living in XXXXXXX right now.
You can keep in touch with me through this website.
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Dr. Sonia Raina
Dr today I have checked my Bp and it was 140/100, I am suffer from anxiety so I have been prescribed fludac 20 mg in the morning and rexipra 10 mg at night, petril md (sos). Right now I am feeling uncomfortable feeling like going to hospital I am just confused what to do now. I am afraid to sleep even
Brief Answer:
Are you taking the prescribed medicine s regularly.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for writing back to me..
I do understand your worry and anxiety, what I would like to know is if you started taking the prescribed medicines yet.
Your blood pressure is because of anxiety, you need to stop worrying, start taking medicines and you will notice the change gradually.
If you feel that you must go to hospital, I think going to the hospital the best thing to do.
Best regards
Are you taking the prescribed medicine s regularly.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for writing back to me..
I do understand your worry and anxiety, what I would like to know is if you started taking the prescribed medicines yet.
Your blood pressure is because of anxiety, you need to stop worrying, start taking medicines and you will notice the change gradually.
If you feel that you must go to hospital, I think going to the hospital the best thing to do.
Best regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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