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Asking For Self, Male 33, lahore

I have depression issue psychiatrist diagnosis me health anxiety i keep checking medication online what about their reviews and research work, previously i used paroxetine for 6 months and escitalopram for 2 weeks because of side effects dr now prescribed me prothiaden 75mg (1) Need to know other psychiatrist is this medication is right for me? (2) Is this drug is addictive? Or causes any problem in withdrawal? (3) How long should i take this medication?

Psychiatrist in Peshawar - Dr. Zeeshan Masood

Dr. Zeeshan Masood - Psychiatrist

MBBS, FCPS (Psychiatry) | Peshawar

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Yes its alright. Better to use it with SSRI i.e ecitalopram or paroxetine whatever you like. U can use it upto 9 months. According to your symptoms your dr will tapper it off. Once u get feeling. Don’t worry abt side effects.

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Thanks dr zeeshan

3 years ago

Psychiatrist in Sialkot - Dr. Mahrukh Ansar Khan

Dr. Mahrukh Ansar Khan - Psychiatrist

MBBS, FCPS (Psychiatry), ICAP-I | Sialkot

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44 Positive Reviews

better to continue this med if it is doing better for u. no drug is addictive, but u need to follow your doctor's advise while discontinuing it.

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Okkay! Thanks dr mahrukh

3 years ago

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start and continue for at least 06 months, it's not addictivep

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