I have been prescribed propranolol 40 mg in afternoon and tryptomer at night for anxiety. Do not want to continue as I am better now. Please advise. Female 49 yrs. Old.

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Hi wonderful to hear that you are feeling better. But do understand that there are withdrawal symptoms of medicine. So need to take therapy and counseling to help retain your progress and enable you for not attending to earlier symptoms. Call us for the same.

Kavita Chandak · Accepted Answer

Hi wonderful to hear that you are feeling better. But do understand that there are withdrawal symptoms of medicine. So need to take therapy and counseling to help retain your progress and enable you for not attending to earlier symptoms. Call us for the same.

Urmil Bishnoi · Answer

Dear user you didn't mention from how long you are talking these medicines. You can reduce your medicines and then stop slowly but first of all I need a complete case history of yours and want to guide you about your thoughts and worries so that without medicines you can enjoy your life in a better way, but without knowing everything I won't be able to help you. If you want to get rid of over thinking and negative thoughts medicines are not enough counseling will help you in a better way. If you quit medicines with counseling there are bright chances to get rid of medicines permanently, otherwise after sometime you need them again .change your routine and life style, add some more activities and exercise to your routine, spend time in your favorite activities, meet your friends and one most imp thing strong your will power and enhance your insight. I will help and support you so please call me and discuss all the details. My clinic no is mobile, thnx.

Prakhar Jain · Answer

Hi, if you don't want to consume the tablets it's completely your wish and comfort. If you are feeling better and stable without the tablets you may not take the tablets. However if you feel something is not correct you can consult your doctor and talk about your wish of not taking medicines. You can plan the best course of action with the doctor you are consulting.

Saranya Devanathan · Answer

Dear lybrate-user, please visit your doctor and ask him about stopping these tablets. We can not advise since we don't know the diagnosis. Anxiety can be there in many disorders as a symptom.

Prof Jagadeesan M S · Answer

Gradually taper the medications taking half and stopping under psychiatrist advise. If symptoms do not recur, then you will be medications free, if they recur, it means chronic anxiety. But always don't self medicate and consult as advised.

Saul Pereira · Answer

Do not discontinue on your own without doctor's instructions. Even if you are feeling good  it is better to taper off your medications to avoid any withdrawal symptoms and  relapse. Different people react differently depending on their constitution and lifestyle. Your doctor who prescribed is your best bet.