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I have anxiety disorder so psychiatrist prescribed me cipralex 10 mg daily morning and due to sleeplessness doctor prescribed me petril md 0.5 1/2 tablet I have been taking cipralex for 18 days and petril for 13 days now how do I stop taking petril if I leave it now will I have withdrawal symptoms? Or should I continue.
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Dear sir you are on a low dose of petril and have been taking it for a short period. Stopping it should not cause withdrawal symptoms. However, I will recommend that you consult your psychiatrist before altering or stopping your medication.
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Doctor has adjusted the medication well and take as per advise, petril shouldn't be taken for long, just follow the advise and tell your symptoms, the psychiatrist will address them. All the best.
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