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  5. I have been taking Duvanta 20 mg twice daily for many years for body pain, along with Etilaam 0.5 mg once daily. I want to stop these medicines, but when I try, I experience body pain and mood swings. How can I safely discontinue them?

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I have been taking Duvanta 20 mg twice daily for many years for body pain, along with Etilaam 0.5 mg once daily. I want to stop these medicines, but when I try, I experience body pain and mood swings. How can I safely discontinue them?

Asked by Female, 52 ยท 4 hours ago

If you have been taking Duvanta 20 mg for a long time along with Etilaam 0.5 mg, it is important to understand that these medicines should not be stopped suddenly, as this can lead to symptoms like body pain, mood swings, anxiety, or sleep problems; what you are experiencing is likely due to withdrawal effects. The safest way to stop them is by gradually reducing the dose under a doctor's guidance, a process called tapering, where the dose is slowly lowered over weeks or sometimes months, depending on how long you have been taking them. Your doctor may reduce one medicine at a time, usually starting with the one that has a higher risk of dependence, and may also suggest supportive treatments like counselling, relaxation techniques, regular exercise, and proper sleep to help your body adjust. Managing the original reason for which the medicine was started (such as chronic pain or anxiety) is also important, so alternative treatments may be introduced if needed. With a slow and planned approach, most people can safely come off these medicines without major discomfort.

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