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Can taking Arip MT 5 and Flunil 20 for the past three to four months cause side effects like severe restlessness and an inability to sit still?

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Can taking Arip MT 5 and Flunil 20 for the past three to four months cause side effects like severe restlessness and an inability to sit still?

Asked by Female, 22 · 8 days ago

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

8 days ago

Yes, taking Arip MT 5 (aripiprazole) and Flunil 20 (fluoxetine) can indeed cause these symptoms. This restless feeling is a known, manageable side effect called akathisia, which is most commonly associated with aripiprazole. Please be reassured that this is very treatable. I gently advise you not to stop your medications suddenly, as this can cause other issues. Instead, please reach out to your prescribing doctor soon. They can easily adjust your dosage or offer a simple solution to make you feel much more comfortable.

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