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How To Overcome Fear Of Darkness?

hello doctor....after watching a horror film i started feeling fear from darkness and there was so much negativitity in me for everything....my doctor prescribed me nexito plus..i hav been taking it for past 2 months..i feel better but still some part of fear left...please help me for the same.. i am getting married in october
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your concern regarding your condition. You seem to be having anxiety disorder resulting in your fears. Its good to note that you are already on treatment and have responded favorably to it.

Now, Nexito plus is a combination of two medicines, escitalopram 5 mg and clonazepam 0.5 mg. Escitalopram is an selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and an effective drug for your condition.However, since you have only responded partially, I feel the dose can be increased. The effective dose will be 10 mg/day and the maximum can be increased upto 20 mg/day depending on your response. I would also recommend that clonazepam should e tapered off, as long term benzodiazepine use will make it difficult to taper it off and can create dependence. You can discuss regarding these with your psychiatrist.

In addition, you should also start exercising daily as that will help you relax. Relaxation exercises like deep breathing and progressive muscular relaxation will also be helpful. With proper treatment, I am sure you manage to do well.

Wish you a speedy recovery and a great married life ahead. Best wishes.
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How To Overcome Fear Of Darkness?

Hi, I can understand your concern regarding your condition. You seem to be having anxiety disorder resulting in your fears. Its good to note that you are already on treatment and have responded favorably to it. Now, Nexito plus is a combination of two medicines, escitalopram 5 mg and clonazepam 0.5 mg. Escitalopram is an selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and an effective drug for your condition.However, since you have only responded partially, I feel the dose can be increased. The effective dose will be 10 mg/day and the maximum can be increased upto 20 mg/day depending on your response. I would also recommend that clonazepam should e tapered off, as long term benzodiazepine use will make it difficult to taper it off and can create dependence. You can discuss regarding these with your psychiatrist. In addition, you should also start exercising daily as that will help you relax. Relaxation exercises like deep breathing and progressive muscular relaxation will also be helpful. With proper treatment, I am sure you manage to do well. Wish you a speedy recovery and a great married life ahead. Best wishes.