Why am I experiencing more frequent anxiety attacks, oversleeping, crying spells, extreme tiredness, and dizziness, while also pulling away from my friends and family, even though I haven't changed my medication and still take Nexito 20mg daily and Lonazep 0.5mg as needed? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Why am I experiencing more frequent anxiety attacks, oversleeping, crying spells, extreme tiredness, and dizziness, while also pulling away from my friends and family, even though I haven't changed my medication and still take Nexito 20mg daily and Lonazep 0.5mg as needed?

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Why am I experiencing more frequent anxiety attacks, oversleeping, crying spells, extreme tiredness, and dizziness, while also pulling away from my friends and family, even though I haven't changed my medication and still take Nexito 20mg daily and Lonazep 0.5mg as needed?

Asked by Male, 24 · 1 day ago

Vikas Singh

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1 day ago

It is incredibly frustrating to experience worsening anxiety, fatigue, and sadness when you are consistently taking your medication. What you are describing?including the crying spells and social withdrawal?could mean your current dose of Nexito (escitalopram) is no longer as effective as it once was, a common occurrence sometimes called breakthrough symptoms. Additionally, the dizziness and extreme tiredness can be related to either your underlying anxiety or how your body is interacting with Lonazep (clonazepam). Please reach out to your prescribing doctor soon. They can gently evaluate your symptoms and safely adjust your treatment plan to help you feel like yourself again.

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Why am I experiencing more frequent anxiety attacks, oversleeping, crying spells, extreme tiredness, and dizziness, while also pulling away from my friends and family, even though I haven't changed my medication and still take Nexito 20mg daily and Lonazep 0.5mg as needed?

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