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Hello! I'm on a 2 week dosage of clonazepam 0.25 mg and paroxetine. I want to know about the withdrawal of these medicines. Will it cause any hindrance in my daily life once i stop consuming them after 2 weeks?
Please let me know cause I'm also studying for an exam which is a few days after my dosage is supposed to stop. I don't want it to cause hindrance. Please help!
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Antidepressants like paroxetine correct the Neuro chemical imbalance seen in the brain of someone suffering from mood disorders or OCD. Therefore correction of symptoms requires a certain dose. Stopping medications suddenly without consulting your treating doctor could result in withdrawal symptoms like tremors, sweating nausea etc which are usually dose related.
These (antidepressants) are NON- addictive withdrawals which are different to the way our body might be used to alcohol or medications like clonazepam. As you have only been taking a small dose of clonazepam for only 2 weeks that risk is very low. You may however revert back to being unable to sleep.
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Consult your doctor before considering stopping
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Rajkot
Hello madam, as you mentioned you just start medicine before 2wks , so it not cause much withdrawal, as withdrawal usually occurs after a long time , anyway , you can take half tablet at least before 4 to 5 days when you are supposed to stop the medicine..
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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani
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16 yrs exp
Srinagar
Hello,
Discontinue treatment after consulting with your treating doctor.
Better to decrease it rather than stopping abruptly.
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