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What Measures Should I Take Before Weaning Off Deanxit ?

Hi, i am 26yrs old male, i work from home, 1.5 months ago doctor prescribed me Deanxit and Ciplar LA 40, i was diagnosed by him as having mental stress and anxiety/insecurity as i am currently jobless. i have been taking these meds since then, but now since 1 or 2 weeks i having a racing heart rate especially at night sleep time or when i wake up or eat lunch.My question is, how do i quit taking these medicines as i think i dont need them anymore, but i have also heard that Deanxit should not be stopped abruptly or it can have serious side effects, please help me - Shank.
Mon, 16 Apr 2012
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Hello

Deanxit (Flupenthixol+melitracen) and Ciplar (Propranalol) should not be abruptly stopped. Deanxit can cause palpitations as its side effect whereas propranolol produces slow heart rate or bradycardia as a side effect.Stopping ciplar abruptly may cause tachycardia(fast heart rate). Please taper the medications under guidance of your treating doctor.

And for treatment of your anxiety a Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitor may be tried.If you dont want to take any medications Cognitive Behaviour therapy may be a good option. Discuss it with your doctor or a psychiatrist.

Hope this helps and good luck with your job.

Regards



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What Measures Should I Take Before Weaning Off Deanxit ?

Hello Deanxit (Flupenthixol+melitracen) and Ciplar (Propranalol) should not be abruptly stopped. Deanxit can cause palpitations as its side effect whereas propranolol produces slow heart rate or bradycardia as a side effect.Stopping ciplar abruptly may cause tachycardia(fast heart rate). Please taper the medications under guidance of your treating doctor. And for treatment of your anxiety a Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitor may be tried.If you dont want to take any medications Cognitive Behaviour therapy may be a good option. Discuss it with your doctor or a psychiatrist. Hope this helps and good luck with your job. Regards