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How Long Should Tablets For Anxiety Disorder And Palpitions Be Taken?

sir i have anxiety disorder for that i have taken antidepression tablets for the past 5 years and also have palpitation 90 to 100 per minutes i am taking propornalal 20 mg three time a day.the doctor adviced me that take the tablets till i say.how long shall i take the tablets and is the palpitation rate is normal?( now i am free psych problem )
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

There is no strict time duration for continuing anti-anxiety / anti-depressant medication. This depends on a number of factors like nature and severity of the symptoms, response to treatment, present level of functioning, etc.

Since you have been on medication for the past 5 years and that you are symptom-free and doing well now, a gradual reduction in medication can be tried. However, it is best that this is done under the supervision of your doctor. So, I would suggest that you discuss about this with your doctor so that the further course of action can be decided.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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How Long Should Tablets For Anxiety Disorder And Palpitions Be Taken?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. There is no strict time duration for continuing anti-anxiety / anti-depressant medication. This depends on a number of factors like nature and severity of the symptoms, response to treatment, present level of functioning, etc. Since you have been on medication for the past 5 years and that you are symptom-free and doing well now, a gradual reduction in medication can be tried. However, it is best that this is done under the supervision of your doctor. So, I would suggest that you discuss about this with your doctor so that the further course of action can be decided. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist