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Anxiety Problem Solved With Medication. Suffering From Body Disorder, Prescribed Rexipra. Any Side Effects?
sir,i had anxiety problem a few years ago...doctor gave me a medicine(i dont remember its name)...i took it for few months and my prob was solved...1 month before i was suffering from body disorder and remained upset with myself always...doctor prescribed me rexipra 10..i am having it for past 1 month and i feel i am perfectly fine...then why it is said that rexipra has side effects..... AGE:-20....WEIGHT:-50KG....HT:-5 8
Mon, 11 Mar 2013
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
Rexipra is Escitalopram - an SSRI anti-depressant. Now, SSRI anti-depressants are the most commonly used medication in the treatment of a variety of anxiety and depressive disorders.
They are relatively safe, but like every other medication can have side effects. Now, just because a medicaine has a list of potential side effects, it does not mean that every one will develop them. Usually only a minority of the people develop any significant side effects. So, in your case, if you don't have any side effects and if your symptoms are well controlled with Rexipra, I would advise you to continue the medication for as long as your doctor advises you.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Rexipra is Escitalopram - an SSRI anti-depressant. Now, SSRI anti-depressants are the most commonly used medication in the treatment of a variety of anxiety and depressive disorders.
They are relatively safe, but like every other medication can have side effects. Now, just because a medicaine has a list of potential side effects, it does not mean that every one will develop them. Usually only a minority of the people develop any significant side effects. So, in your case, if you don't have any side effects and if your symptoms are well controlled with Rexipra, I would advise you to continue the medication for as long as your doctor advises you.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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actually Rexipra is a well tolerated medicine with few side effects like gi upset,headache. you should continue the medicine for at least 1 year.then consult with a psychiatrist for evaluation.
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actually Rexipra is a well tolerated medicine with few side effects like gi upset,headache. you should continue the medicine for at least 1 year.then consult with a psychiatrist for evaluation.
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