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Restlessness and rls
I am taking medicine stalopam lite and escitalaprom 5mg and versidep tablets for my hyperventilation and anxiety now I have no anxiety and hyperventilation but I don't know its side effects of medication or other things that I am facing restlessness and urge to move my legs day and night it makes difficult to sleep, how to treat this pls guide me
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I think your anxiety is persisting, but it changed from previous matters to medicine related matters. Akathisia is a rare possibility. Advises psychotherapy along with pharmacotherapy.
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How long these symptoms have been present for?
It can be a side affect of antidepressant..
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Consult your own psychiatrist for medication review
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Hi, it's medication induced akathesia. This can be easily managed with medicines.
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You can chat online with me for treatment.
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Dr. Tariq Ahmad Bhat
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It's drug-induced akathisia, most likely with versidep.
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