Is zapiz 0.5 mg and petril beta 10 same, my doctor has prescribed me petril beta for anxiety and fear. Instead of taking it everyday can I take it whenever required?

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Dear Shirly,
Petril beta has a beta blocker in addition to Clonazepam. Please take one of them - not both.
It is better to take only when necessary so that you learn to manage your anxiety better on your own. But if anxiety interferes with your enjoyment of life, it is better to take daily for few weeks.

Saranya Devanathan · Accepted Answer

Dear Shirly,
Petril beta has a beta blocker in addition to Clonazepam. Please take one of them - not both.
It is better to take only when necessary so that you learn to manage your anxiety better on your own. But if anxiety interferes with your enjoyment of life, it is better to take daily for few weeks.

K V Anand · Answer

Hello and welcome to Lybrate. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Please use the medicines as suggested by the doctor. Cbt is the cure.I suggest telephonic counseling and online psychotherapy for you. You can contact me for further advice and treatment options. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

Karuna Chawla · Answer

No they are not the same.

Urmil Bishnoi · Answer

Dear user doses of medicines depends upon the severity of your disorder in your case i. E. Anxiety or panic attacks. I don't have any details regarding your problem. But I must say you can take medicines for some time, do not make it a habit fir future. You are too young and taking these tablets, it's not good for your physical as well as your mental health. If you don't want to take medication for life time then please wake up yourself, medicines are not a perfect solution for mental health, you have to work on your own, your will power, your mind and thoughts. But due to certain reasons if you are on antidepressants you have to take some extra care of yourself. I don't know what are the circumstances under which you are taking medicines, I want to know the whole details about your disorder. You need counseling session for a better control on this disorder and medicines. Medicines are not the only solution, counseling is a best option for you so that you could better understand yourself and save yourself from the side effects of medicines. Please call and discuss your problem in detail and then i'll be able to help you better. My contact no is mobile.

Prof. Jagadeesan M.S. · Answer

Zapiz is plain clonazepam, petrol beta is clonazepam plus inderal a beta blocker. Both relive anxiety symptoms but don't address the cause. You need medications of ssri or snri group, which improve the serotonin levels in your mind (brain) and relive anxiety on a longer run. So better consult a psychiatrist for proper treatment. Good luck.