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Can I Withdraw Qutan Slowly Without Any Adverse Effects?

Hi doctor, i have been taking qutan 100 mg for past two years due to problem "borderline anxiety depression syndrome" which was stated in my psychological evaluation, now i feel 100% fit, but will it be possible for me to stay
fit in near future without this drug.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Psychiatrist,  's  Response
hi

i understand your concern.

it is good that now you are feeling good.

withdrawal of drug is depend upon many factors like duration of illness/duration of drug therapy/risk factors/family history/time to improvement.

It is advisable that best will judge by your treating psychiatrist because he knows everything about it.

Yes it can possible to reduce dose gradually but take your psychiatrist opinion for better outcome.

still have query then feel free to ask.

Thank you.

wish you a very good health.
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Shubham Mehta's  Response
Hello,
Yes you can decrease the dose of qutan slowly. Try decreasing the dose by 25mg every 15days. You yourself can observe whether decreasing the increase your symptoms or you stay normal. Continue the dose at which you stay normal.
Thanks.
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Can I Withdraw Qutan Slowly Without Any Adverse Effects?

hi i understand your concern. it is good that now you are feeling good. withdrawal of drug is depend upon many factors like duration of illness/duration of drug therapy/risk factors/family history/time to improvement. It is advisable that best will judge by your treating psychiatrist because he knows everything about it. Yes it can possible to reduce dose gradually but take your psychiatrist opinion for better outcome. still have query then feel free to ask. Thank you. wish you a very good health.