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Can Rexipra And Spenzo Be Taken In Place Of Rexipra Fx?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Jun 2016
Question: hi ,
i am on rexipra fx 10 mg for the last 6 months and currently the medicine is not avaialable. so the doctor prescribed me 2 separate meds to take that makes up rexipra fx . spenzo and rexipra. this is my second day of taking these 2 separate meds, though the doc said that these two meds are what makes rexipra fx i wouldnt have any side effects , still i want to know will taking these two meds separately give me side effects ? how long will these side effects last incase if i get any ?
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No you will not get side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.

Rexipra fx contains Escitalopram and flupenthixol. Rexipra contains Escitalopram and Spenzo contains flupenthixol. So ultimately you have been prescribed the same medicines what you are already taking. This will not cause any side effect as you were already taking rexipra fx.
Rather is will be useful as you may not need flupenthixol in near future and Escitalopram should be tapered off gradually. And you can decrease and stop the medicines in future easily if they are separated.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr Chintan Solanki.
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Can Rexipra And Spenzo Be Taken In Place Of Rexipra Fx?

Brief Answer: No you will not get side effects Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern. Rexipra fx contains Escitalopram and flupenthixol. Rexipra contains Escitalopram and Spenzo contains flupenthixol. So ultimately you have been prescribed the same medicines what you are already taking. This will not cause any side effect as you were already taking rexipra fx. Rather is will be useful as you may not need flupenthixol in near future and Escitalopram should be tapered off gradually. And you can decrease and stop the medicines in future easily if they are separated. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr Chintan Solanki.