I am suffering from panic disorder.

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I am using clonazepam and escitalopram for some years after that another doctor said paraxitine is good drug to your problem then I am confused which drug can I take?

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Dr. Aditya Gupta Addiction Psychiatrist 13 yrs exp Roorkee · Accepted Answer

Dr. Aditya Gupta

Addiction Psychiatrist 13 yrs exp Roorkee

Both paroxitine and escitalopram are equipotent and a change in drug is only needed if response is not good. Clonazepam shall not be taken for such long time.

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