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Psychiatrist•Chennai
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yes you can take, but it can produce drowsiness as cetrizine is sedative. Make sure you don't drive vehicle or do dangerous jobs like in heights or near fire, machinery after taking both. All the best
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it is per day dosage, so you can take it at any time and these medications act on the neurotransmitters in the brain over a period of time and not immediately. Immediate action might be some sedation, but the benefits are seen over a period of time. So no harm taking with 1-2 hour difference. All the best.
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Psychologist•Guwahati
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We as psychotherapists don't recommend any medication.
You seem to be overly anxious and need to work on your stress levels.
For your psychological issues, please contact a psychotherapist or counsellor in your area and seek immediate help. You may also need to take psychiatric drugs for sometime, for which you would need to consult a qualified psychiatrist.
Also start engaging in your hobbies and some form of yoga and relaxation for better results.
Also share your issues with yo...more
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Yes, they are same, but different companies have different efficacy, so better take the one prescribed by your doctor.
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MD-Ayurveda, Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medic...read more

Sexologist•Haldwani
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Hello-
>use of anti psychotic/anti depressant medicines for a long time is not beneficial for the body. These medicines are habit forming in nature and cause serious health hazards like suicidal tendency, insomnia, dementia, negative thoughts etc in the long run.
>its better to start some ayurvedic medicines regarding your issue along with some helpful tips-
1) wake up early morning and practice anulom vilom and meditation.(it enhances the blood flow of brain thus help in making feel...more
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Psychologist•Palakkad
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Dear user, Nervousness or Anxiety disorders are a category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear, where anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a racing heart and shakiness. There are a number of anxiety disorders: including generalized anxiety disorder, a specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, and panic disorder among others. While...more
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Psychiatrist•Akola
Hello, thanks for the query. If taken under proper medical supervision & for proper indication, escitalopram is a very good medication to relive depression & various anxiety disorders. May I know who prescribed you escitalopram & in what dose? what were your problems for which you were advised to take tablet escitalopram; so that I can help you better. Good luck.
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All brands from quality pharma companies are good and about the same price. But there are some not so standard pharma s and some duplicate medications which carries the name, but might be a duplicate. All the best
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Pediatrician•Kolkata
Thank you Madam, I feel your agony, actually ,my knowledge related to Psychiatric Medicines [specially trade name] is limited, nevertheless, my advice to you: - please try to overcome the depression--forget about yourself give more attention to your Baby-the Mothership. However, consult your Psychiatrist whether with these drugs Breast feeding is possible or not ,in other words, how the honest desire could be honoured.
Lastly, your family should help you & Support all the time Heartily to ov...more
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