Dr. Akshata Ravikanth Bhat
Psychiatry
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Patient's Query
Dear doctor,
I am taking Panazep 25, Divaprid OD 500, Serta 50 once at night from last six months for anxiety, depression, and anger irritability. But as I stopped taking the above medications for four to five days, my mood swings are terrible. My anger is out on everything. I start having doubts about everyone. My psychological problems are improved if I take antidepressants daily without fail. I wonder if I am addicted to the drugs? Or do I have to take other proper drugs to improve my condition? Please advice.
Hello,
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If your symptoms are coming back on stopping the medication, it is an indication that you need to continue the treatment. It means you are not fully recovered from your illness. My advice is that you continue the medication as prescribed. This recurrence of symptoms means that you should not stop your medication, it does not mean that you are addicted. Once you have complete relief from your symptoms, your doctor will gradually reduce the doses of medication under supervision. In the meanwhile do not experiment by stopping medication or changing the doses. Relapses are more difficult to treat, and there is always a chance your symptoms will worsen. Take your medication as advised and go for regular follow up. Talk to your treating psychiatrist about any problems you are facing.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My doctor told me that I will be alright in two to three months but it is not working and she has now asked me to continue the same medicines. Can you advise me on a better treatment for few months so that I may come out of my problem as soon as possible?
Hello,
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I think the treatment is fine and you should continue with it as prescribed because it is also working for you. The duration may be longer, minimum a year, in some cases longer time. There is a possibility that your medication will reduce once you are better and you may be kept on a maintenance dose. Do not despair. It is like treating hypertension or diabetes. If medication is helping you get better and live a good life, then you do not stop it on your own. Keep regular contact with your doctor and go for follow up properly. Do not experiment with yourself. Thank you.
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