Alprazolam Side Effects

Dr. Sushil Kumar SompurMBBS, MD - Psychiatry, MBA - HealthcarePsychiatrist

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It's important to discuss any concerns about medication, especially when it involves managing a condition like ocd (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Here's some general information about the medicines you mentioned: fluvoxin (fluvoxamine): this is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (ssri) commonly used to treat ocd. Ssris are often the first line of treatment for this condition. Restyl (alprazolam): this is a benzodiazepine, a type of medication typically used for anxiety or panic disorders. It can be effective for short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. Regarding taking these medications together: combination therapy: fluvoxamine and alprazolam can be used together in certain circumstances. However, this combination needs to be monitored closely by a healthcare professional due to potential interactions and side effects. Potential interactions: fluvoxamine can increase the concentration of alprazolam in the blood, which may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired coordination. This is particularly important to consider if you are taking these medications during the day when you may need to be alert. Dosage and timing: the dosage and timing of these medications can be crucial. They must be tailored to your specific needs and health situation. Monitoring for side effects: when combining these medications, close monitoring for side effects and interactions is necessary. This is especially important for starting a new medicine or changing doses. Long-term use of benzodiazepines: it's also worth noting that benzodiazepines are generally recommended for short-term use due to risks of dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal issues. In conclusion, while it's possible to take restyl (alprazolam) and fluvoxin (fluvoxamine) together, it should only be done under the guidance and supervision of a healthcare provider. They can provide the best advice tailored to your health needs and circumstances. Always consult with your doctor before making any changes to your medication regimen. 

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Dr. Dinesh Kumar Raja Md; Dnb; FipsMBBS, MD, DNBPsychiatrist

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It all comes down to your level of anxiety. The way you are anxious about tablets shows your level of anxiety. Dependency happens when you self medicate. So for now- don’t worry. 

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Dr. Sartaj DeepakMBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, MD - PsychiatryPsychiatrist

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It is not scientific to take multiple medicines of same class simultaneously. Better to take one in appropriate dosages. It will be wise if you discuss with your psychiatrist to consider switching to other medicines which don't have abuse or addiction potential and whose prescription can be easily procured from anywhere. 

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Dr. Jayvirsinh ChauhanMD - Homeopathy, BHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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Better take these medications only if prescribed. Side effects are more than benefits if taken wrong. 

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Dr. Shraddha LotlikarMBBS, DNB (PSYCHIATRY)Psychiatrist

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Hello Mr. lybrate-user these medications do not have any significant interactions and can be taken together hope this helps. 

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Hello, it's great that you are open to new things and are willing to try anything to relieve anxiety. In many cases, medication alone does not help a patient. It has to be coupled with psychotherapy/counselling. And it gives great results. You may check the data all over the internet and supporting medical researches. Try therapy and I am sure, you'll be glad that you tried it. Take care. 

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Ms. Rachna MishraM.A.(H)Psychology, PG Diploma in Child Guidance and Family TherapyPsychologist

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Do sports (at home, if you feel more confortable) but 3x 30min/week. Eat more greens, oilseeds, fresh fruits and food rich in magnesium such as: raw spinach, fish, beans, lentils, avocados, brown rice, bananas, figs and chocolate. If you have a pet, cuddle with it more often and take care of it. It will make you shift your focus from anxiety to something else. Try to catch the sun everyday for 10mins. Check your levels of vit D and B12 (adjust with supplements if needed). Yoga, you can find plenty of stuff online. Mindfulness meditation, it’s not hard, stick to it. When you feel anxiety, let it come, don’t fight against it. Take deep breath (inhale for 6 seconds, hold for 2, exhale for 6. Do it again). Just observe how tense and how bad you feel over nothing. Meditation can help to stand back. Sleep enough (7 to 9hours/night). Quit smoking and avoid drinking alcohol. Smile. Smiling, even for nothing, tricks the mind and releases happy hormones. Learn to manage your anxiety, it’s always going to be there because it’s a normal mechanism of protection but don’t let it rule you anymore. You are not alone. 

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Dr. Krishnan Nair M PMBBS, DPHGeneral Physician

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If you had vaccinated -after check up by a doctor-he had given you vaccination with out immunoglobulin —based on grading of your exposure—moreover rabies symptoms are not as described by you-with 20 days of excess salivating etc-as per medical literature the symptoms increase quickly with fear about water and very grave other symptoms with in few days—so as per modern medical knowledge you are having some other health problems including anxiety and depression and related disorders-kindly be confident and optimistic-take help of a good psychiatrist-psychologist-psychiatric health worker team with counselling and medication support for the symptoms —related to severe anxiety—ok. 

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Try to avoid these, as you already taking these medications. Whey protein is just a protein supplement, you caj take 1-2 scoops, so I don't think it will be any problem. Try not to over take anything excess, and if you feel any discomfort, contact your doctor. 

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Dr. Ankit PatelMD - PsychiatryPsychiatrist

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You can take it and there are multiple new anti anxiety medicines available which are having less side effects than what you're using currently. 

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