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Asked for male, 31 years old from Pune
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A medicine cannot be avoided by starting another medicine and you have to gradually taper the dose spread alternate days and move on to one in two days and finally stop it.
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It's important to discuss any concerns about medication, especially when it involves managing a condition like ocd (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Here's some general information about the medicines you mentioned:
fluvoxin (fluvoxamine): this is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (ssri) commonly used to treat ocd. Ssris are often the first line of treatment for this condition.
Restyl (alprazolam): this is a benzodiazepine, a type of medication typically used for anxiety or panic d...more
fluvoxin (fluvoxamine): this is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (ssri) commonly used to treat ocd. Ssris are often the first line of treatment for this condition.
Restyl (alprazolam): this is a benzodiazepine, a type of medication typically used for anxiety or panic d...more
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Hello lybrate-user,
I understand your situation and it would not be a good idea to increase the dose of the medication since this medication has a very high addiction potential. Read more on url/medicine/anxit-0-5-mg-tablet
please consult me on the paid platform for issues that need resolution regarding your depression.
I understand your situation and it would not be a good idea to increase the dose of the medication since this medication has a very high addiction potential. Read more on url/medicine/anxit-0-5-mg-tablet
please consult me on the paid platform for issues that need resolution regarding your depression.
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I would not advice plain alprazolam (restyl), since it is habit forming if taken for a prolonged period. Please consult with a psychiatrist if you have any sleeping issues and those can be easily treated with other medicines which are given for a short course. There are also other medicines which can be used on sos basis for sleeping, if, yes, you can take it with a glass of milk.
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Dear Lybrate user, please do not take much medicines for your health problem. Better to maintain daily life with some behavioural therapies and treatment procedures. It is good to use food with less oil and masala. You can use fruits and green vegetables in your daily food. Everyday you do some exercises (like simple physical exercises, faith on god, prayers in the morning, engage in certain activities you like most, interact with your friends and relations. Helping and serving for the poor peop...more
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