Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Can I Avoid Taking 'stalopam Plus' Prescribed For Phobia?
i am a chandra mahani arora,a 49 years old woman ,i am using stalopam plus since last 10 years ,and now i want to get rid of this medicine as i face headache n i feel and i fear in crowdy areas ,doctor adviced me to take this medicine as i told him that i feel fear in crowdy areas,please suggest me that how should i leave this medicine
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 1 May 2020
Answered on
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
Last reviewed on
Hi
Thanks for using healthcare magic
If you have agoraphobia and you are symptoms free, then you can leave the drug. There are chances of relapse after leaving the drug. You can taper in down by decreasing the dose first to half at night for two weeks and then stop. In case, you feel any relapse of symptoms, you can restart it. Better to consult your doctor for proper treatment. If you need further advise you can ask.
Thansk
Thanks for using healthcare magic
If you have agoraphobia and you are symptoms free, then you can leave the drug. There are chances of relapse after leaving the drug. You can taper in down by decreasing the dose first to half at night for two weeks and then stop. In case, you feel any relapse of symptoms, you can restart it. Better to consult your doctor for proper treatment. If you need further advise you can ask.
Thansk
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....