I am 46 years old. I am suffering from anxiety disorder. My Dr. Said to take zapiz. 25 mg when I feel anxiety. Is this medicine harmful?

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Hello Dipali
Zapiz 0.25 mgs (clonazepam) can be used for short term management of anxiety.
It is fine to take it occasionally when you are highly anxious.
It is not recommended to be taken daily for a longer period as it can cause dependence .
If anxiety is persistent and severe, you can try counselling/psychotherapy.
Also try yoga. meditation which will help
Take care

Suresh Kumar G D · Accepted Answer

Hello Dipali
Zapiz 0.25 mgs (clonazepam) can be used for short term management of anxiety.
It is fine to take it occasionally when you are highly anxious.
It is not recommended to be taken daily for a longer period as it can cause dependence .
If anxiety is persistent and severe, you can try counselling/psychotherapy.
Also try yoga. meditation which will help
Take care

Sanjay Jain · Answer

No this medication is not harmful if not taken everyday and only taken as and when required. If you start having anxiety every day then you need another medicine for better prevention of it. All the best

Sushil Kumar Sompur · Answer

The medicine is not harmful. However, without knowing your problem fully and without a complete evaluation no doctor can answer you question on a public forum. I would trust your doctor if that is what is prescribed for you. If you need a second opinion you can certainly consult me or any other doctor on this website privately. Look forward to hearing from you. If you need help with booking an appointment online with me on this website either text, an appointment for a confidential and private consultation you may do so by contacting the help desk of Lybrate.

Prof. Jagadeesan M.S. · Answer

No, but taking it very regualrly is not advised. Once or twice a month is ok. If the anxiety is generalised type and not situational you would need other medications like ssris or snris. So better consult a psychiatrist to know the type of anxiety and proper medication for the same. Good luck.