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Taken Fludac After Painful C-section, Have Panic Attacks, Taken Ativan. Will Stopping Fludac Cause Relapse?
Hi, I had a painful delivery(c-sec) 2 months ago. Was prescribed fludac to help with my run-down condition post which i developed anxiety/panic attacks. I was put on ativan alongwith fludac which helped but used to feel drowsy all the time. I stopped ativan gradually(as advised) but the anxiety attacks restarted. Took a second opinion & was advised to stop fludac completely. It helped since i feel completely fine. I would like to know if stopping fludac will cause a relapse?
Fri, 26 Oct 2012
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
If you have had a clear perinatal depressive episode, then there is a risk of relapse of depressive symptoms. The relapse may not be because you have stopped Fludac but because depressive illnesses, in general, have a risk of recurrence. So, since you have had a recent episode of depressive / anxiety symptoms, I would advise you to be watchful and observant for any warning signs. Also, getting adequate sleep, eating healthy, regular physical activity and avoiding stress will all help in reducing the risk of relapse.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
If you have had a clear perinatal depressive episode, then there is a risk of relapse of depressive symptoms. The relapse may not be because you have stopped Fludac but because depressive illnesses, in general, have a risk of recurrence. So, since you have had a recent episode of depressive / anxiety symptoms, I would advise you to be watchful and observant for any warning signs. Also, getting adequate sleep, eating healthy, regular physical activity and avoiding stress will all help in reducing the risk of relapse.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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