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Prescribed With Dexit And Ciplar For Stress And Depression. How To Stop The Medication?

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Posted on Sun, 1 Jul 2012
Question: how to stop taking deanxit and ciplar LA 40, prescribed by doctors for stress and depression/anxiety? please help!
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)
Hello and thanks for the query
It is really a big task and becomes problematic to totally stop these drugs as it may result in rebound increase of symptoms however one can achieve the withdrawal by displaying strong mental framework and confidence
Start taking half the medicines daily
Start a very regular regime of aerobic exercises
Stop taking alcohol,smoking etc
Avoid fast foods
Take fresh fruits and vegetables
Do yoga and pranayama
Do it for few weeks and once you are established on this dose you go ahead and reduce the dose further. I strongly recommend a regular follow up with your treating physician during this withdrawal period.
Gradually you will be able to come out of it but you have to display strong will power to do it.
I hope to have answered your query however you can revert to me for any further query.
Thanks and best of luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)
Thanks, is there any heart related risks involved in withdrawal as i have came to heard this affects the heart and a risk of heart attack is there if the withdrawal is abrupt! what are the potential symptoms or anything i need to specially take care of. i want myself back without fear.
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)
Hello
There is no heart related risk but as I wrote earlier,any abrupt withdrawal may cause rebound of your anxiety and stress symptoms and that's why I am asking you to withdraw the drugs gradually.
Mat important part of withdrawal is starting a good exercise regime as exercises result in mood elevation since it releases endorphins,which are feel good hormones.
Thanks
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)
ok, the last question in my mind is that if you can give me a small routine chart, as i am a computer animation professional and i spend most of my day time in front of a computer, also what exercises i should do? and what not to eat? just as summary.
Thanks again.
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (5 hours later)
Hello
As I told you earlier,you have to start a regime of exercises.Decide yourself,what type of exercises you like more.Few people like joining Gym while many people liike brisk walk or jogging outdoors.
I can't give you a chart as it has to be decided by you according to your work schedule.
I have explained you earlier to avoid alcohol,smoking,fast food etc while taking fresh fruits and XXXXXXX vegetables more.
Further I would like to stress upon is that you must go for withdrawal of your medicines in phased manner and your doctor must be consulted for this and whenever you feel that your symptoms have aggravated,consult your doctor.
Thanks
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Prescribed With Dexit And Ciplar For Stress And Depression. How To Stop The Medication?

Hello and thanks for the query
It is really a big task and becomes problematic to totally stop these drugs as it may result in rebound increase of symptoms however one can achieve the withdrawal by displaying strong mental framework and confidence
Start taking half the medicines daily
Start a very regular regime of aerobic exercises
Stop taking alcohol,smoking etc
Avoid fast foods
Take fresh fruits and vegetables
Do yoga and pranayama
Do it for few weeks and once you are established on this dose you go ahead and reduce the dose further. I strongly recommend a regular follow up with your treating physician during this withdrawal period.
Gradually you will be able to come out of it but you have to display strong will power to do it.
I hope to have answered your query however you can revert to me for any further query.
Thanks and best of luck.