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Can Prestiq and Amitriptyline medications be taken together to control depression and anxiety?

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Published At May 9, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have had severe anxiety, depression, rapid heartbeat, excessive sweating, diarrhea, and nervous breakdown for the past many years. I have tried Amitriptyline but it causes excessive sedation. Please suggest whether I should take Prestiq and Amitriptyline at the night to control my depression, anxiety, and diarrhea problem.

Please help.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

I suggest you take only one tablet of Nexito (Escitalopram) 10 milligrams. You can also take a tablet of Amitriptyline (tricyclic antidepressant) 10 milligrams and a tablet of Nexito 10 milligrams daily. Do not take Clonazepam (benzodiazepine) with it.

I also suggest you do the following tests.

1. CBC (complete blood count).

2. Thyroid profile.

3. Vitamin B12.

4. Vitamin D3.

Kindly consult a doctor, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for your reply.

MDD XR tablet helps to relieve my anxiety and depression. Can I take MDD XR along with Amitriptyline at night to control my anxiety? Are there any side effects of taking both of them together?

Please help.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You can take both medications together but there may be side effects that may cause problems. Both medications have side effects related to cardiac, so you need to keep monitoring your blood pressure and ECG (electrocardiogram).

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi
Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

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