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  5. My mother has been taking Nexito 20 mg once daily and Alzolam 0.5 mg twice daily for the last 4 years for anxiety, and she is feeling better now. How should she safely stop these medicines? Will there be any withdrawal symptoms or seizure risk, and can her anxiety return after stopping them?

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My mother has been taking Nexito 20 mg once daily and Alzolam 0.5 mg twice daily for the last 4 years for anxiety, and she is feeling better now. How should she safely stop these medicines? Will there be any withdrawal symptoms or seizure risk, and can her anxiety return after stopping them?

Asked by Male, 38 · 1 month ago

Dr S Aneela

Dr S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

1 month ago

These medicines should not be stopped suddenly, especially after long-term use, as this may cause withdrawal symptoms. The dose needs to be reduced gradually under medical supervision to avoid problems. Anxiety symptoms may return in some people if treatment is stopped too quickly. Consult her doctor to create a safe plan for slowly reducing and stopping the medicines.
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Answered 1 month ago