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I'm 69 years old, still actively working and have been on espiride for 3 months.what are the side effects of long term use and does it work in the long term to help anxiety and mild depression?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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ESPIRIDE: has NOT been approved by the FDA for use and it's content SULPIRIDE ) are not approved due to a number of possible side effects including DYSTONIA (muscle problems) and a EKG abnormalities (including possibly FATAL arrythmias) HOWEVER this should be discussed with your TREATING medical professional! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 3/19/2018

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A member asked:

I'm 69 years old, still actively working and have been on espiride for 3 months.what are the side effects of long term use and does it work in the long term to help anxiety and mild depression?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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