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Generalized anxiety disorder
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I am on escitalopram 10mg in morning and escitalopram 5mg in night & propranolol 15 mg at night and I am absolutely ok with these medicines my anxiety is in full control.
I tapper down clonazepam 0.25mg to 0 mg in 4 weeks and and started taken melatonin 3mg prolonged release ,can I take melatonin 3mg for 1 year along with escitalopram?
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Mental health problems can arise due to multiple factors in personal, professional and social life. A wide range of treatment options are available including but not limited to therapy, medicines, exercises and experimental. There also exists few side effects with all treatment options, particularly medicines which are usually not life threatening and easily treatable.
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If you sleep issues are resolved.. you can stop melatonin.
Add some physical activity and relaxation techniques in your daily schedule for better longevity
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Hi.. yes melatonin is safe. You can continue
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Yes you can take it.
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Dr. Arpita Sharma
Psychiatrist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
yes, u can take
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Dr. Madhu Vamsi G
Addiction Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
We can take it but if anxiety and stress is reducing melatonin and escitalopram should be gradually decreased.
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