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Answered by Dr. Punya Mulky

Can abruptly stopping anti-anxiety medication cause tremors in a patient suffering from anxiety and panic attacks?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I know this has been quite a difficult time for you. Kindly give me more information regarding the medications you are currently taking. How much Paxil (Paroxetine) are you taking now? I suggest you to start taking the tablet Etizola (Etizolam) 0.

May 8, 2026

How can fear be managed in a patient with depression and anxiety?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are happy to help. From what you have described of your problem, it seems anxiety is a greater problem for you. It is good that you have improved only on psychological therapy but then whatever has been taught in psychological therapy, you need to continuously practice it at home. Please look up Jacobson's progressive muscular relaxation and practice it 3 to 4 times a day.

July 2, 2024

How to manage panic attacks in bipolar individuals?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. If you have been suffering from bipolar disorder for the past 11 years, then there is a chance that the current symptoms may be a depressive episode. Are there any other symptoms you experience? If it is only the fearfulness that is troubling you, then you can take the tablet Etizolam as and when an episode comes up. But please do not make it a regular habit and kindly consult your doctor, talk to him, and take medications with his consent.

June 23, 2024

What causes irritability, anger, and mood disorder?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I understand it must be difficult for you. But it would be helpful if you could elaborate more about your irritability and anger. How long you have had this problem? Do you get irritated due to some reason or nothing at all? Why exactly would you say you have a mood disorder? Is your mood too low or too happy? How have your sleep and appetite been? Do you have any other medical illnesses associated with this? You are taking Qutan (Quetiapine) 25 mg.

June 12, 2024

How to treat depression, anxiety, and lack of confidence?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you are suffering a lot due to your depression and anxiety. Most medications given for depression as well as anxiety have similar efficacy. As per the history given by you, I think you have benefited from treatment suggested by the last doctor. I would advise you to continue tablet Nexito 10 mg (Escitalopram) in the morning and tablet Mirtaz (Mirtazapine) at night around two hours before sleep.

May 31, 2024

How to improve ejaculatory control beyond two minutes?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The problem, you are facing now, is called as premature ejaculation. Try to indulge more in foreplay with your partner rather than moving quickly towards the act. Please say whether you have erectile dysfunction along with this problem. Masters and Johnson start and stop technique can help you.

May 30, 2024

I always feel sleepy and unsure of what to do. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you are going through a difficult time. According to the problems you have described above, it seems like you are suffering from depression. Feeling low and lonely, not feeling fresh after adequate rest, poor appetite, negative thoughts, and the emptiness are all signs of depression. You can consider starting tablet Nexito 5 mg (Escitalopram) in the morning and gradually increase it to 10 mg after five days.

May 13, 2024

What is the treatment for OCD?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please mention about your OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) symptoms. Please say about the type of obsessions and compulsions you have. You can take tablet Prozac (Fluoxetine) 20 mg for a week and gradually increase it to 40 mg. Prozac helps for OCD as well as for impulsivity.

May 10, 2024

Can anxiety cause erection issues and premature ejaculation?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have a normal erection in the morning, then there is no biological problem. However, you are probably unable to perform due to anxiety. Therefore, please indulge in adequate foreplay with your partner. If you are still unable to maintain an adequate erection and ejaculate early, then try the tablet Tadafil 5 mg.

January 19, 2024

Can Sibelium taken for migraine cause poor memory?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sibelium (Flunarizine) 10 mg is a good medicine for migraine but probably has not been quite helpful for you. You can consider taking tablet Betacap Plus (40+10) once in the morning regularly for a month. At times of severe, unbearable pain, you can have tablet Naxdom 500 mg SOS after food. Also, since you have migraine, it is necessary for you to know your triggers and avoid them.

January 3, 2024

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