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On Esciltalopram And Clonazepam Combination. Used To Be In Tears For No Reasons. Side Effect With The Withdrawal Of Medicine?
my mom is taking Esciltalopram and clonazepam combination. My mom is 68 years old and used to be on tears frequently most of the times without reason. My brother is associated with medical sells and on his advice my mom is taking the said medicine. Now she appear to be ok but is having problem in continuing the medicine .
Can I withdraw the med , its over a month ...is there any side effect .to continue ??
Amit
Can I withdraw the med , its over a month ...is there any side effect .to continue ??
Amit
Mon, 8 Jul 2013
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Dr. Balaji Bharadwaj,
Psychiatrist's Response
Psychiatrist's Response
Hi Amit
It is good that your mother has responded to the medication.
I would suggest you take her to a psychiatrist so that a diagnosis is made. Based on diagnosis, the medications may be tapered or prescribed for longer period of time by your psychiatrist.
Especially since her age is 68 years, it is a good idea to consult a doctor directly in a face-to-face interview before any decision is made.
It is good that your mother has responded to the medication.
I would suggest you take her to a psychiatrist so that a diagnosis is made. Based on diagnosis, the medications may be tapered or prescribed for longer period of time by your psychiatrist.
Especially since her age is 68 years, it is a good idea to consult a doctor directly in a face-to-face interview before any decision is made.
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Hi Amit,
Escitalopram is an antidepressant and clonazepam is a sedative, the combination of which is used initially in treating depressive disorders.
The problem with stopping escitalopram abruptly is discontinuation syndrome where anxiety, agitation, body ache etc are seen and with stopping clonazepam abruptly is insomnia, restlessness and rarely seizures. The decision of how long the drug will continue should be taken by a psychiatrist after examining the patient in detail and also confirming the initial diagnosis. In case you need to stop you will be directed how to stop.
Hope this helps,
Dr A Rao
Escitalopram is an antidepressant and clonazepam is a sedative, the combination of which is used initially in treating depressive disorders.
The problem with stopping escitalopram abruptly is discontinuation syndrome where anxiety, agitation, body ache etc are seen and with stopping clonazepam abruptly is insomnia, restlessness and rarely seizures. The decision of how long the drug will continue should be taken by a psychiatrist after examining the patient in detail and also confirming the initial diagnosis. In case you need to stop you will be directed how to stop.
Hope this helps,
Dr A Rao
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