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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 »
I am obsessed with cleaning and organizing. Could this be OCD?
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing something I do not quite understand. I find myself constantly cleaning and organizing things at home, even when I am tired. It is like I cannot rest until everything is clean and tidy. I have become obsessed with cleanliness, and I often find myself forcing everyone a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query. I understand your situation, and it sounds like you may be dealing with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). It is essential to seek treatment to improve your condition. There are non-pharmacological management strategies that you can try to help cop... Read Full »
Will Fluvoxamine for OCD cause disturbed sleep and scary vision?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with OCD. My doctor also briefly talked to me about schizotypal personality disorder. I am currently taking Fluvoxamine 200 mg at night, Risperidone 2 mg at night, and Modafinil 100 mg in the morning. It has been well controlled for more than four months no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you are experiencing is called hypnogogic hallucinations which occur normally when sleeping sometimes, but in your case, it is due to the Modafinil. It is known to interfere with sleep and also cause hallucinations. Also, the metabolism will be slowed by Fluvoxa... Read Full »
My fiance is so obsessed with getting pregnant. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My fiance is so obsessed with getting pregnant, she is 17 years old, and she does not want me to touch her in any way. She does not want to touch herself, and she washes her hands a lot. She is scared of everything like she thinks she can get pregnant somehow. Pleases help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Maybe your fiance is suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. There is an obsessive fear of getting pregnant, which is arising out of this illness. Repeated handwashing is also a type of compulsive act results from obsession. It would be in her best interest if ... Read Full »
I have been struggling with OCD. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 44-year-old man struggling with OCD, and I am eager to find ways to overcome this behavior. Can you provide any suggestions or strategies that have helped others manage or reduce their OCD symptoms? I can try different approaches as well. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Here are some strategies that may help manage OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) symptoms: 1. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Consider seeking therapy from a mental health professional who specializes in CBT (a talking therapy that ... Read Full »
I am on antidepressants and do not feel like going to work. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been using Fluvoxin 100 mg, Oxetol 450 mg and Quetiapine 100 mg for depression and OCD for five years. My problem is I am not regular to work as I do not feel to go to work. I feel like this only in the morning. I want to be in the bed. I do not feel it is because only of slee... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that your depressive symptoms are bothering you. It may be helpful to increase the dose of Fluvoxin (Fluvoxamine) and reduce the dose of quetiapine, so discuss with your psychiatrist for increasing the doses of antidepressant Fluvoxin. Do regular exercise, or g... Read Full »
Are my intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and brain fog related to OCD?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing severe intrusive thoughts for four or five years now, and I also have a lot of anxiety and brain fog. I think it might be OCD, but recently, I have become worried that I might have some kind of brain tumor. Do you think this is something I should go to a doctor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I can understand your concern. You may have OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). There is non-pharmacological management for it; you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. You should do exe... Read Full »
Could Botox improve awkward half-smile in social settings?
Query: Hello doctor, I wanted to get your opinion on my situation to see if you guys might be able to help. For several years now, I have had trouble with smiling fully in certain situations. Generally, in social situations, it is almost like I give an awkward half-smile. It is hard for me to smile fully. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. DAO (depressor angularis oris) procedure, where the muscle is cut off is really not advisable. It is not performed commonly either. If not done correctly, it can lead to side effects and incorrect smile. Botox is done to elevate angle of mouth incase there is a depressio... Read Full »
Why are there lack of interest and suicidal thoughts even after taking medicines for OCD?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from OCD and took medication for around five months prescribed by a psychiatrist. Now I am somewhat managing the OCD, but at the same time, I have depression also. Now I lost interest in all things and feel like doing a job, earn money and living in a middle-clas... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Depression is comorbid most of the time with OCD (occlusive compulsive disorder) because it is a very frustrating condition when you do not have control over your thoughts. If you control your thoughts and control yourself to engage in it, then it is a very good indi... Read Full »
I suffer from OCD and fear of HIV infection. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from OCD. My fear and my thoughts now are about HIV inflection. I know everything about HIV. I have done many tests to clear my fear and come back negative from my last exposure which was about four months ago. The problem is about my latest test. It was a home test kit. It wa... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The recombinant antigens are not contagious. They are not the real HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Also, if it was HIV, it does not survive outside a host for long to be transmitted from surface or towel to an individual. So, neither you ... Read Full »