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Alternative for STALOPAM 15 mg?
My doctor has prescribed me STALOPAM 15 mg. However same is not available in the market. Only 10 mg and 20 mg are available. Can I take Nexito 15 mg if available or can I take 10 mg plus 5 mg of STALOPAM that are available in the market???
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Nexito 15 is fine or You can also look for Depranex 15 or Rexipra 15
Stalopam 10 and 5 together is also ok
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on your next visit inform you treating psychiatrist about the availability issue and get your prescription updated accordingly.
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U may take 10 mg escitalopram (1 and 1/2)
If 15 mg not available
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Yes . YOU CAN TAKE NEXITO 15MG
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Nexito and Stalopam contain the same compound (Escitalopram). So it should not make too much of a difference which one you choose. However if you are worried about switching brands, 10mg + 5mg of Stalopam will work just as well.
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Dr. Shashank Raikwar
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Both are good
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Dr. Deepak Kumar Rout
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Cuttack
Nexito
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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani
Neuropsychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Srinagar
Hello,
Nexito 15
Or
Stalopam 5 + stalopam 10
Both choices are equally good.
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Dr. Nikunj Gokani
Sexologist
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes u can take
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Dr. Akshat Varma
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Rewa
Yes you can take nexito
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