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Can I Stop Taking Stalopham For Anxiety If Feeling Normal?
I have 30 male and having anxiety problem from last 8 months and my doc prescribed me to take stalopham 10 daily one tablet.I am taking the same from last 8 months and feeling ok except some headaches and palitations very rarely.Can i stop the drug now?My dctor is not allowing me to stop the same but i want to quit as i am scare about the sise affects of the same.Pl advise
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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In anxiety disorder, duration of treatment is for 6 to 9 months. If you are normal for last 9 months, you can gradually stop treatment after psychiatrist consultation. First decrease the dose up to 5mg per day and then try to stop it. Mean time, you can also start relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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In anxiety disorder, duration of treatment is for 6 to 9 months. If you are normal for last 9 months, you can gradually stop treatment after psychiatrist consultation. First decrease the dose up to 5mg per day and then try to stop it. Mean time, you can also start relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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