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Is It Safe To Take Stemetil For Anxiety?

I have bad anxiety and panic attacks. My gp gave me 2mg diazepam tablest (5 pills) but that dosage is doing nothing for me. I found some stemetil tabs i was prescribed about a year ago for anxiety from a different dr. but hesitated to take them at the time. I took one yesterday and one today and it took my anxiety away immediately. Is it safe to take them? I have 5 more left?
Wed, 18 Nov 2020
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Hello,

No, it is not safe to take Stemetil for a long time. It has adverse effects which may not be reversible. To stay away from anxiety avoid stressful lifestyle, be content in whatever you have. Stay busy, engage yourself in the tasks you love to do or you can give a boost to your favorite hobby. Make new friends, travel cook, sing or dance. Staying cheerful will restore your energy and help you stay away from anxiety.

You are suggested to take medicines only sometimes, when you need it. Do not get dependent on medicines. Addiction of any kind is not good for healthy living. Switch to healthy lifestyle. You can get clinically examined by a GP or talk to a Psychiatrist to get rid of panic attacks. Talk therapy, physical therapy & exercises are helpful. Get treated at the earliest, stay away from addictions if any.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Is It Safe To Take Stemetil For Anxiety?

Hello, No, it is not safe to take Stemetil for a long time. It has adverse effects which may not be reversible. To stay away from anxiety avoid stressful lifestyle, be content in whatever you have. Stay busy, engage yourself in the tasks you love to do or you can give a boost to your favorite hobby. Make new friends, travel cook, sing or dance. Staying cheerful will restore your energy and help you stay away from anxiety. You are suggested to take medicines only sometimes, when you need it. Do not get dependent on medicines. Addiction of any kind is not good for healthy living. Switch to healthy lifestyle. You can get clinically examined by a GP or talk to a Psychiatrist to get rid of panic attacks. Talk therapy, physical therapy & exercises are helpful. Get treated at the earliest, stay away from addictions if any. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician