My friend is taking clonotril 0.25 mg for anxiety and sleep disorders for 18 months, now he wishes to get off the drug as he is feeling good, can he do it abruptly?

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Dr. Kumar KamblePsychiatrist13yrs exp

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Please don't stop it suddenly. Stop the medicine gradually. Usually, it is advised to first taper the dose to half for a few days and then gradually stop. This will help avoid seizure caused by the sudden withdrawal. Please consult your doctor before planning to stop the medication.

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Ms. Chellam NarendiranPsychologist10yrs exp

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Hi, good to know that she has improved. Would recommend to consult a doctor before deciding to stop taking the medicine. There is a chance he is feeling good because of the medication too. Ensure that he has developed the necessary skills to deal with anxiety and sleep disorder. So that he is in a position to deal with it in future too.

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