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Medical Conditions - Drug Withdrawal

Many illicit drugs, chemicals, and even medications produce withdrawal symptoms due to abrupt discontinuation of intake. It has been observed for such symptoms to develop, one needs to be entirely dependent on drugs, either physical, psychological, or both, for an extended period. Generally, dependence occurs in a dose-dependent manner, and withdrawal symptoms are different for different drugs. Anxiety, irritability, fatigue, insomnia, vomiting, and sweating are typical withdrawal symptoms.

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I am 37, a smoker. How to quit smoking without withdrawal?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Smoking is hazardous to health.

Can a person who was on Mirtazapine and Olanzapine stop them after being discharged from the hospital?

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How long does Ativan withdrawal last, and how to manage it?

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How to counteract the side effects of Valium?

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What are the ways to manage the symptoms of OCD?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You may have OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). There is non-pharmacological management for it.

What are the risks of abruptly stopping medications?

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Why am I getting hallucination after Xanax withdrawal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern related to Xanax (Alprazolam).

How can a patient overcome the withdrawal symptoms of the tablet Alprazolam?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Alprazolam is a short-acting Benzodiazepine that produces many withdrawal symptoms. Weaning off from it may be difficult for you.

What could be the reason for feeling low after stopping Sertraline for three weeks?

Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I understand your concern. Did you quit the Tablet Sertraline gradually or in one shot? It might be a relapse of depression or signs of withdrawal.

How can a patient overcome the withdrawal symptoms associated with antipsychotic drugs?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are doing good and are symptom free, you can discuss with your doctor to stop taking medicines. Tablet Quetiapine is not an addicting medicine.

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