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Pain In The Shoulder And Hands, Stress And Memory Loss. Taking Anxozap. Not Able To Stop The Medication. What To Do?

RESPECTED SIR MY MOTHER AGED 47yrs IS TAKING tab ANXOZAP 30mg SINCE Dec.2010 . OUR LOCAL Dr. (MD) PRESCRIBED THIS MEDICINE AS SHE FELL DOWN UNCONSCIOUS AND GOT PAIN IN SHOULDER & HAND NERVES BECA USE OF HIGH MENTAL STRESS . SHE HAS DEVELOPED SLIGHT MEMORY LOSS , FRIGHTENESS &LAZYNESS BUT THESE HAVE NOT OCCUR BEFORE . MOTHERS SLEEPING PERIOD IS HARDLY 3-4 hrs .INSPITE OF GREAT DESIRE SHE IS NOT ABLE TO STOP THIS MEDICINE & LOCAL DOCTERS ARE ALSO INSISTING TO NOT TO DO THAT.HER WEIGHT IS 53 kg. KINDLY SEND YOUR VALUABLE ADVISE .
Mon, 28 Jan 2013
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Hi there ~

Anxozap is a medication that is effective with anxiety and stress. If your mother is still not feeling better with the medication, it is advisable to gradually go off of the medication, since it may be hard to go off cold turkey. Memory loss, and some laziness while taking the medication are common side effects. However there are effective alternatives to these medications. I would recommend that you see a psychiatrist to change medications. Using relaxation strategies, like yoga and pranayama, deep breathing exercises and also keeping up your general physical health will also help with mental health.

I hope this helped. Take care.
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Pain In The Shoulder And Hands, Stress And Memory Loss. Taking Anxozap. Not Able To Stop The Medication. What To Do?

Hi there ~ Anxozap is a medication that is effective with anxiety and stress. If your mother is still not feeling better with the medication, it is advisable to gradually go off of the medication, since it may be hard to go off cold turkey. Memory loss, and some laziness while taking the medication are common side effects. However there are effective alternatives to these medications. I would recommend that you see a psychiatrist to change medications. Using relaxation strategies, like yoga and pranayama, deep breathing exercises and also keeping up your general physical health will also help with mental health. I hope this helped. Take care.