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Can I safely switch from taking Nexito 10 and clonazepam 0.5 separately to taking a combination of Nexito Plus and Nexito 5 instead?

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Can I safely switch from taking Nexito 10 and clonazepam 0.5 separately to taking a combination of Nexito Plus and Nexito 5 instead?

Asked by Male, 30 · 7 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

7 days ago

Yes, you can safely make this switch as your total daily dose remains exactly the same. Your current regimen of Nexito 10 (escitalopram) and clonazepam 0.5 mg provides you with 10 mg of escitalopram and 0.5 mg of clonazepam. Combining Nexito Plus (which contains 5 mg escitalopram and 0.5 mg clonazepam) with Nexito 5 (5 mg escitalopram) delivers that exact same daily amount of both medications. You will receive the same therapeutic benefit with this combination. To be absolutely safe, please inform your prescribing doctor about this switch so they can update your medical records and guide you properly.

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