I am taking panex cr 12.5 mg per dose per day (night) as I suffered from panic attacks or disorder (anxiety). I am normal since months but I was suggested to complete my 8 months dose. As I have completed duration of my prescribed dose, I want to stop taking it. I want to withdraw this medicine without any side effects. How can I withdraw panex 12.5 without any lapses.

Dr. Sabir Hasan FarooquiPsychologist21yrs exp

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Its very well possible! to minimize the risk of antidepressant withdrawal, talk with your doctor before you stop taking an antidepressant. Your doctor may recommend that you gradually reduce the dose of your antidepressant for several weeks or more to allow your body to adapt to the absence of the medication. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe another antidepressant or another type of medication on a short-term basis to help ease symptoms as your body adjusts. If you're switching from one type of antidepressant to another, your doctor may have you start taking the new one before you completely stop taking the original medication. It's sometimes difficult to tell the difference between withdrawal symptoms and returning depression symptoms after you stop taking an antidepressant. Keep your doctor informed of your signs and symptoms. If your depression symptoms return, your doctor may recommend that you start taking an antidepressant again or that you get other treatment. Also take extreme care for your rheumatic fever by doing a complete antibiotic course as its affect the heart. For further help you can talk to me.  

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