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Yes, they are same, but different companies have different efficacy, so better take the one prescribed by your doctor.

yes you can take, but it can produce drowsiness as cetrizine is sedative. Make sure you don't drive vehicle or do dangerous jobs like in heights or near fire, machinery after taking both. All the best

You can start taking it half everyday and then on alternate days and then discontinue after a month. But please visit a psychiatrist at the earliest if there is any recurrence of sadness of mood, irritability, lethargy, sleep troubles, etc.

your bp is higher on the borderline
reduce salt and take more potassium through citrus fruits like oranges and lemon juice and water
reduce stress and anxiety related issues with the help of yoga and meditation
reduce weight also by eating more of seasonal vegetables and fruits and walking is best exercise
you may not need medicines for sleeping

Hello Lybrate User before starting any Antidepressant I suggest you should get yourself examined for all possible contributing factors. This often helps decide treatment options. Please get yourself examined by psychiatrist in person.

it is per day dosage, so you can take it at any time and these medications act on the neurotransmitters in the brain over a period of time and not immediately. Immediate action might be some sedation, but the benefits are seen over a period of time. So no harm taking with 1-2 hour difference. All the best.

We as psychotherapists don't recommend any medication.
You seem to be overly anxious and need to work on your stress levels.
For your psychological issues, please contact a psychotherapist or counsellor in your area and seek immediate help. You may also need to take psychiatric drugs for sometime, for which you would need to consult a qualified psychiatrist.
Also start engaging in your hobbies and some form of yoga and relaxation for better results.
Also share your issues with yo...more

Hello-
>use of anti psychotic/anti depressant medicines for a long time is not beneficial for the body. These medicines are habit forming in nature and cause serious health hazards like suicidal tendency, insomnia, dementia, negative thoughts etc in the long run.
>its better to start some ayurvedic medicines regarding your issue along with some helpful tips-
1) wake up early morning and practice anulom vilom and meditation.(it enhances the blood flow of brain thus help in making feel...more

Dear user, Nervousness or Anxiety disorders are a category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear, where anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a racing heart and shakiness. There are a number of anxiety disorders: including generalized anxiety disorder, a specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, and panic disorder among others. While...more

hi, I can understand your feelings. I think here your mother's age to be blamed for her depression. In India most of the senior citizens just leave the hope for living because of their weak physical health and thus make themselves mentally and physically weak too. Try to make her happy by providing the atmosphere which she likes.
You may invite someone whom she likes to talk to. Provide her with the food which she likes. Don't restrict her to eat . let her move on her own just keep an ...more