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Social Anxiety, Fear, Insomnia, Loss Of Appetite. Wants To Take Xet-CR Plus. Side Effects Of Medication?
Hello Doctor..... I am an engineer by profession and I am suffering from social anxiety and fear for over a period now.The anxiety triggers when I am called up for an interview,or when I have to make a travel for an assignment.I begin to worry instantly and constantly throughout-with loss of appetite and insomnia .Recently, I made a visit to a psychiatrist who has administered Xet CR plus 12.5mg for a period of 15 days.Is the drug addictive and does it have any potential side-effects.I am more concerned regarding this issue as I want to lead a pill-free life.Please help me on this regard
Sat, 20 Oct 2012
hi..well, social anxiety is a common disorder where both behaviour therapy and medication work..the medication you are talking about is a quite commonly prescribed one for this..so don't worry too much about its side-effects unless they appear..on the other hand, consult a clinical psychologist to help you for psychotherapy and counseling sessions..its matter of debate whether the 'pill-free life' is achievable, but here it goes..have a great professional life ahead
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Don't worry, Paroxetine (with clonazepam) 12.5 mg is an antidepressant drug - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)- these are newer drugs having less significant side effects. Secondly 12.5mg is lowest dose prescribed for paroxetine. So no need to worry about side effects and addiction potential and you can continue this medication.
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Don't worry, Paroxetine (with clonazepam) 12.5 mg is an antidepressant drug - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)- these are newer drugs having less significant side effects. Secondly 12.5mg is lowest dose prescribed for paroxetine. So no need to worry about side effects and addiction potential and you can continue this medication.
Good Luck
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