I have been taking rivotril 0.5 mg for a week now for mild anxiety and I am not comfortable with it. Can I stop it and if so will it give severe withdrawal symptoms. Please advise.

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We are sorry to hear that you are not comfortable with taking rivotril. Although you do not make a specific point to describe the discomfort, I believe that you would like an answer to whether you would have a withdrawal if you stop taking the medication and the answer is no - you will not have a withdrawal. However, it is strongly advised that you take a consultation for your condition since it was probably started by your prescribing doctor with good reason, although no doctor can predict if you can feel better on the first go and a few do not like the usual effects that an anxiolytic medication like rivotril have. Look forward to hearing from you. If you need help with booking an appointment online with me on this website either text, audio, or video appointment for a confidential and private consultation you may do so by contacting the help desk of Lybrate.

Sushil Kumar Sompur V · Accepted Answer

We are sorry to hear that you are not comfortable with taking rivotril. Although you do not make a specific point to describe the discomfort, I believe that you would like an answer to whether you would have a withdrawal if you stop taking the medication and the answer is no - you will not have a withdrawal. However, it is strongly advised that you take a consultation for your condition since it was probably started by your prescribing doctor with good reason, although no doctor can predict if you can feel better on the first go and a few do not like the usual effects that an anxiolytic medication like rivotril have. Look forward to hearing from you. If you need help with booking an appointment online with me on this website either text, audio, or video appointment for a confidential and private consultation you may do so by contacting the help desk of Lybrate.

Ankita Mishra · Answer

Dear sir please do not self medicate yourself. See a psychiatrist in person for an assessment of the cause of anxiety and further treatment. Rivotril can be reduced and stopped since you have not been taking it for long, unlikely to cause withdrawal. However, I will recommend that you consult a psychiatrist in person for further help thanks.