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I am on antidepressants, struggling with sleep. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old. I have been on the following antidepressants for two years. Morning: Modapex 50 one pill, Depakene, Lamotrigine 25 mg one pill. Night: Clozapex 25 mg half a pill, Mirtimash 30 g half a pill, Depakine Chrono 500 mg one pill, and Anafranil 75 mg half a pill. I used to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Because of stopping the medication you have a problem with sleep. You should try some sleep medication for a short time and then taper it. I suggest tablet Diazepam 5 mg before sleep. It is Benzodiazepine group drug and long duration, but it is addictive. So, you must ... Read Full »
I have repeated thoughts of past situations. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have repeated thoughts of past bitter situations all the day for the past six months. I get easily upset and I start crying for unnecessary reasons. This is making my life hell and I have no peace at all. I am having a very poor concentration, not able to study. These thoughts are ki... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be suffering from obsessive thought disorder with depression. You may have compulsion but you have not mentioned in your symptoms so it seems to be only an obsession. For example, having an obsession with contamination and compulsion of washing unnecessaril... Read Full »
My sister is taking Vraylar for depression. Is it fine?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister has been struggling with major depressive disorder for two years. She is 28 years old, and is overweight. She has been feeling withdrawn, lacks interest in activities, has no friends, and constantly feels tired. Her doctor prescribed Vryalor for her condition. Can you please ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern about your sister. She may have major depressive disorder (as per your details). Her doctor has prescribed her tablet Vraylar for her depression. It is a second-generation antipsychotic medication. It can help her but there... Read Full »
How can I overcome pre-wedding stress?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old woman who is getting married in a week, but I am stressed out and sad because of family concerns. I have heard of a depression drug called Rexulti. Can you tell me more about how Rexulti helps to treat depression? What are the most frequent side effects, and how long... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. However, thinking about it will not assist you. It is not a first-line treatment for depression or stressful conditions. It is beneficial when used along with another medication. There are better solutions for your issue. You can start taking... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have tried antidepressants before for my severe anxiety and depression. However, I became bipolar on them. I am not sure if I am bipolar. However, I have never had mania or hypomania. I am currently on lithium carbonate, but I only take from 100 to 200 mg, and I just started today. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have bipolar depression disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for it. You should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it as it will help you: Exercise... Read Full »
I am having daytime sleepiness and suicidal thoughts. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 47 year old, unmarried, diabetic type-2, male without a career. I am taking Stalopan 10 mg and 20 mg and Lonazep 0.25 at night for depression for the past 20 and 15 days. I am feeling very tired and sleepy in the daytime but cannot stop my suicidal thoughts. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You must visit a nearby psychiatrist for suicidal thoughts. Do not stay alone. The medicine will take four to six weeks for full effect. You can stop Lonazep if you have daytime sleepiness. Lonazep is used for sleep disturbance. And even depression causes sleepiness a... Read Full »
I have been taking anti-depression medicine for the last year. How can l quit the medicine?
Query: Hello doctor, My depression was chronic but triggered by certain events. I have been taking anti-depression medicine for the last year. I feel better but I want to quit the medicines. How can l quit the medicine? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. You have not mentioned the dose of your medications. So it is difficult for me to explain to you about tapering your medications. I suggest you gradually decrease doses every four weeks, then you can stop it. Th... Read Full »
How to overcome depression and occasional low voice?
Query: Hi doctor, How to overcome depression? I am getting emotion sometimes without reason and my voice is not audible to someone how much ever loudly I talk. What is the reason? What is the solution? Sometimes my voice is not audible. I took this medicine Roxid 150mg, Nodard plus that physician told me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are not taking psychiatric medications. You need to be bold and confident. You fix your schedule of sleep and appetite. Take daily 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Take good healthy food and avoid junk food. Do the daily exercise for 30 minutes daily. Do meditation for 20 mi... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I have been on Seroquel for four years, and my mental health and quality of life have deteriorated. When I was taking Risperidone, everything was great. But now, I experience severe side effects with Seroquel, and I cannot stop taking it since I experience withdrawal symptoms. I currently ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Why are you on such a high dose of Seroquel (Quetiapine)? Kindly give me the details about your mental illness. You can taper the dosage gradually, but it takes time. In addition, you can take Benzodiazepine (antip... Read Full »
Kindly suggest me medicines to reduce oversedation due to antidepressive drugs.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41-year-old male. I have had severe anxiety, depression, a fast heartbeat, too much sweating, IBS diarrhea, and nervous weakness over the last 15 years. I have consulted many psychiatrists. However, any medicine has not helped me. Currently, I am using tablet Nexito forte twice... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. You have an anxiety disorder. Tablet Nexito Forte is a combination of Escitalopram and Clonazepam. Tablet Libotryp DS is a combination of Chlordiazepoxide and Amitrip... Read Full »