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I am concerned about my wife's depression. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 34 years old, and I am noticing some concerning changes in her behavior. She seems withdrawn, talks very little, avoids social interactions, cries frequently, and appears easily irritated. I am worried that she might be depressed. What steps can I take to support her and he... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your situation and your wife's problem. You are a caring husband. Your wife may have a major depressive disorder. There are non-pharmacological management options for her depression. You should try to follow the guideli... Read Full »
I am gaining weight with Paroxetine and Mirtazapine. Can I use Zoloft?
Query: Hi doctor, I have OCD and bipolar depression. I am taking Paroxetine and Mirtazapine for OCD and sleep respectively. I am gaining too much weight. Can I switch to Zoloft? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Both Mirtazapine and Paroxetine are known to cause weight gain. Sertraline (Zoloft) also causes some weight gain. So, in my opinion shifting to Sertraline will not be a good idea. Other SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) like Flu... Read Full »
Though my brother's aggression reduced after medication, he is still confused. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, This is about my brother. Earlier he used to get very angry over small matters. He was not able to concentrate on anything and was not able to sleep. He was confused and used to think that everybody was watching him. He used to harm the family members sometimes. He started his medication... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I would like to inform you that three months are generally enough for the antidepressants to show effects. Secondly, 60 mg of Fluoxetine is generally a sufficient dose for antidepressant purposes. Consi... Read Full »
I have mood swings after stopping anti-depressants. Why?
Query: Dear doctor, I am taking Panazep 25, Divaprid OD 500, Serta 50 once at night from last six months for anxiety, depression, and anger irritability. But as I stopped taking the above medications for four to five days, my mood swings are terrible. My anger is out on everything. I start having doubts ab... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com If your symptoms are coming back on stopping the medication, it is an indication that you need to continue the treatment. It means you are not fully recovered from your illness. My advice is that you continue the medication as prescribed. This recurrence of symptoms me... Read Full »
Can Cognium syrup be given for improving concentration in depression patient?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 15-year-old son who was suffering from depression two months ago but is fine now except for having a few weird thoughts. The only issue currently is that he is not studying. He was suggested the following medicines- Cognium syrup and Shine-25 tablets. I plan to give only Cogn... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The Shine 25 mg/d is an anti-depressant. You can start from 1/2 a pill at night (one hour before sleeping), if you do not use it then there will be no anti-depressant effect. The Cognium syrup is brain stimulating syrup, start from 1/2 of the recommended dose on the ... Read Full »
The withdrawal effect of Zoloft is bad and I cannot handle it. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been on Zoloft for 14 years. I am on the maximum dose of 200 mg. I have been struggling with anxiety due to menopause. My general doctor thought it might be a good idea to switch my medication. She recommended that I go down to 100 mg a week on the Zoloft and then go to Pristiq... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you are having severe withdrawals and discontinuation symptoms even after lowering the dose to 175 mg, I would suggest you consult a psychiatrist in person for evaluation, and then you can discuss with him or her regarding the following, As the reason for the chan... Read Full »
I am feeling body pain and disinterested after having Uvox CR. Will the medicine take time to set?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 44-year-old female. My height is 5 feet 2 inches and weight 191 pounds. Clarify one doubt about an antidepressant. My new psychiatrist started Uvox CR 10 days back. I was on Stalopam for three to four years before that. For the past some days, I am feeling body pains and disinte... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Antidepressant take around two weeks to show their effect as this much time is required to make changes in chemicals present in the brain. The symptoms you mentioned are typical of depression. Stalopam (Escitalopram) and Uvox CR (Fluvoxamine) both are antidepressant f... Read Full »
I have erection problem and feel fatigue. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 39 year old male. I have a little diabetic problem. My PP sugar is 210. I have numbness in hands, fatigue, running thoughts, erection problem, indigestion, and gas formation. Now, I am on Feliz 10, Etizolam 0.5 at night and Petril beta 10 in the morning. If I stop the above medicat... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. The medicines you are taking is one of the causes of your erectile dysfunction. You are suffering from depression. I would suggest you take those medicines which do not cause erectile dysfunction. I will suggest you visit a nearby psychiatri... Read Full »
Is it okay to take antidepressants during an exam?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. Today I finally got the courage to talk to my doctor about the stress obsessive thoughts, and the physical harm it does to me. I got an appointment with a psychologist. She diagnosed me with anxiety, panic disorder, and being severe hyperemotional. The doctor did n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I am so sorry to hear about your problem. I can imagine how hard it is for you, especially when you have so much to deal with. Although therapy is essential in treating anxiety, medications are a must to control the physical symptoms. You have not ment... Read Full »
Should I be concerned about a positive yeast infection?
Query: Hi doctor, A few months ago, I was seen at the ER. Several days later, I received a call from the ER department and they informed me that my blood tested positive for yeast and suggested a follow up with my MD. I did the follow up and my MD said it is normal and there is no treatment. I am having so... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your anxiety. Since the blood culture was a few months back and you had a symptom-free period, I do not think that the present symptoms are due to previous bloodstream infections. Bloodstream fungal culture could have been contamination because fungemia pat... Read Full »