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I have side effects from Cymbalta. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 55 year old healthy woman. I have had chronic depression since adolescence. I historically do well with a low dose of antidepressant. When I do not take one, it usually does not work out. I have been on a low dose of Cymbalta for the past five years. 20 mg. Lately, I have been e... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Until now, how many episodes of depression did you have (episodes means at least two months of complete recovery between two episodes)? Or, is it continuous for five years? Any family history of depression? Read Full »
My husband is experiencing depressive episodes. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My husband is 32 years old and he got his first depressive episode five years back due to business stress. After that he is undergoing depressive episodes every year. He becomes fine after taking anti-depressants and does all his work normally. But again after few days depression repea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It means it is a recurrent depressive disorder. Lamitor (Lamotrigine) is a mood stabilizer. So continue it. If illness worsens, start an antidepressant. There is no permanent solution for it. Only keep positivity in your life. Do meditation daily. Read good inspirational... Read Full »
Is Sertraline safe for a 13-year-old with bipolar disorder?
Query: Hi doctor, I am concerned about the medication that my 13 year old son is currently taking for bipolar disorder. He was diagnosed bipolar disorder at the age of 7. After trying several medications Depakote was the one that worked best. My ex-husband got custody of him 4 years ago and pulled him off ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I want to inform you that Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) and Intuniv (Guanfacine) tablets are indicated for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Depakote (Valproic acid) is an antiepileptic and mood stabilizer. It is useful for bipolar disorder. If y... Read Full »
I am taking Quetiapine. Is it making me drowsy?
Query: Hi doctor, Two years ago, I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression and was treated with Fluoxetine, Zepam and Modafinil. Since one and a half years, I have been taking tablet Quetiapine 25 mg and tablet Lithoril 400 mg twice a day. Also, I am taking tablet Prodep 10 mg once in the morning for dep... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Surely, psychiatric issues are a taboo these days. But, in my opinion you should continue with your medications according to the way it is responding in your body. If the above medications are working well for you by keeping your mood pleasant and the interpersonal relat... Read Full »
My mother is so clueless about what she is doing. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 50 years old. Sometimes, she is so clueless about how to talk, what to talk and when to talk. As a result she always gets hatred from the people around her. She fights with everyone and always complains about each and everything happening. We used to think all these where ho... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly answer me few questions. Has it started suddenly or gradually. How was she a year back? Was she completely normal or had some behavioral problems? For last one year, is she performing her duty like job or kitchen work? Is she caring and responsible in her family no... Read Full »