You should not stop medications like Duloxetine and Clonazepam suddenly, as this can cause withdrawal symptoms (such as anxiety, dizziness, sleep problems, or mood worsening) and relapse of depression. The safest approach is to consult your doctor, who can gradually reduce (taper) the doses over weeks to months, depending on how long you have been taking them and how stable your symptoms are. Clonazepam especially needs slow tapering to avoid dependence-related effects. Alongside this, non-medication approaches like counselling (such as cognitive behavioural therapy), regular exercise, good sleep, and stress management can help you stay well after reducing medicines. If you notice any return of depressive symptoms during tapering, inform your doctor promptly. With proper supervision, many people can safely reduce or stop medication when appropriate.

Certain medicines for depression and anxiety tend to have fewer digestive side effects, like flatulence or constipation. The best choice depends on your symptoms and medical history, so it is important to discuss this with your doctor. They can recommend an option that works well for you with minimal side effects.

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.