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On Dogmatil. Weaning Of Without Feeling Of Anxiety And Depression Possible?
I have been taking dogmatil for almost 4 1/2 years and am lowering my dosage. I am afraid of falling back into depression, but want off the drug. Is there anything I can do to ease any feelings of anxiety that accompany weaning off the drug? My physician recommended taking the same dosage, but instead of once-a-day, change to every-other-day.
Thu, 2 May 2013
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I have gone through your history.
You should not change the dose of drug without consultation of your doctor. Your psychiatrist/physician will decide the lowering of drug dosages as there may be a chance of recurrence of symptoms.
Meanwhile You can try Stress management and relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation and breathing exercise for better control over anxiety.
I hope you will be fine soon.
Thanks.
Thanks for using healthcare magic.
I have gone through your history.
You should not change the dose of drug without consultation of your doctor. Your psychiatrist/physician will decide the lowering of drug dosages as there may be a chance of recurrence of symptoms.
Meanwhile You can try Stress management and relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation and breathing exercise for better control over anxiety.
I hope you will be fine soon.
Thanks.
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