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Why am I unable to interact with anybody?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23 year old male. I feel stressed and pressurized because of lack of social skills. I am not happy with my life. I attribute it to the death of my dad in a road accident three years back. Previously, my life was full of happiness. Now, I feel lonely, tired, uninterested, selfish an... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand what you are going through and you have my full sympathy. According to your description, you are most likely to be suffering from depression and your doctor has prescribed Zosert (Sertraline) for the same. If you are not feeling alright yet, and are tol... Read Full »
What is the reason for having dizziness with increased blood pressure?
Query: Hi doctor, I experienced dizziness as from this morning. Later in the noon, I felt as if my head is spinning and could not focus properly. I felt that my hands became numb and fingertips turning blue. I went to a pharmacy sweating on my forehead. They took my blood pressure and it was 142/103 mmHg. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.The symptoms you are experiencing are side effects of your medications. Hypertension is a common side effect of Venlor (Venlafaxine), while dizziness, feeling sleepy, unable to focus, nausea and excessive sweating are all the common side effects of Valdoxan (Agomelatine). ... Read Full »
Is it safe to take Valdoxan during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor,I am diagnosed with clinical depression. I am 15 weeks pregnant with a second child, no issues in either pregnancy and no health problems, exercise daily, healthy diet, etc. Can I continue taking my Valdoxan? I ceased taking it (under GP advice) and have been prescribed other antidepres... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your problem and understand your concern. As of now, Valdoxan (Agomelatine) is a category B drug for pregnancy, which means this drug did not cause any adverse events on animal studies, but there are no adequate data for human use. There are onl... Read Full »