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How can I handle emotional numbing, lack of motivation, and very low energy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 years old male with a weight of 147.71 pounds and a height of 5'9". I have been diagnosed with depression along with anxiety. I have been prescribed Clonazepam (0.5 mg initially and later 0.25 mg) with Escitalopram (till last weak 20 mg). My anxiety is under control to a good e... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description, it appears to me that you have a partial response to medication leading to incomplete treatment. Considering this fact, we have two options to manage the current condition. Either increase t... Read Full »
Can anxiety and stress cause frequent urination?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34 year old male. I had anxiety issues since childhood. I have been jumping from one idea to another for a long time but it has been three years. I have an issue with frequent urination. It started in a bad time for me when I was obsessing that I have HIV. No burning, just sligh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I like to state that the stress and anxiety can affect almost every organ of the body and polyuria is not an exception. In other words, yes the stress can cause almost all the symptoms narrated in your que... Read Full »
Taking 5mg lorazapam for anxiety disorder gives poor response. Is it safe to take one more tablet?
Query: Dear Doctor, I have panic/anxiety disorder and was prescribed with 5mg lorazepam. I took one tablet at 8 PM but still l would wake up anxious in the morning. Is it safe to take one more tablet? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query at icliniq.com. At this moment you can take another 0.5mg but do not repeat it after that. Tomorrow you can discuss your poor response to the 0.5mg lorazepam either with your physician or you can discuss with me online, if online therapy for a psychiatry consultat... Read Full »
I am depressed; I have sexual dysfunction, no erection, and a low sexual desire. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from anxiety and depression. I have palpitation and breathlessness. I am taking Panazep 25, Bupron 150 and Dicorate 500. I have sexual dysfunction, no erection, and a low desire. My doctor prescribed me Sildenafil 50 but, I am worried about its side effects. Please sugg... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. There could be the following reasons for an erection problem:Ongoing anxiety and depression: The proper treatment of anxiety and depression will rectify this issue. Panazep (Paroxetine) is known to cause sexual dysfunctio... Read Full »
Is it possible that anxiety causes episodes of bradycardia?
Query: Hello Doctor, Is it possible that anxiety causes episodes of bradycardia? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com The answer is definitely NO which means anxiety in pure form does not cause bradycardia since anxiety is associated with increased adrenergic activity. But bradycardia can be found in a person with anxiety disorder because of other factors: If you are taking beta-blocke... Read Full »
Can taking different doses of Seroquel cause headaches?
Query: Hello doctor, I have ADHD, for which I take Seroquel 200 mg and Remeron 15 mg at 11 PM, every night. Last week, my doctor added Clonidine, which has to be taken at 4 PM. I felt fine after taking Clonidine, but four hours later, I decided to take a smaller amount of Seroquel 50 to100 mg, with the int... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I will like to inform you that the current pressure headache is just a coincidence rather than any relation to a drug. There is no such thing which causes a headache due to Remeron (Mirtazapine) and Clonidi... Read Full »
I have panic attacks and nausea even after taking Valdoxan. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have severe anxiety and struggling majorly with nausea, having multiple panic attacks a day and now stuck for leaving home. 10 years ago they tried Zoloft which worsened symptoms. Then went to Mirtazapine 45 mg and that helped for quite many years. Unfortunately, the last 12 months ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Although Agomelatine (Valdoxan) is a good medication for treatment of anxiety and panic disorders, it is not the best option. Agomelatine is considered a weak agent and possibility of helping in severe anxiety and panic attacks are less when compare to traditional medic... Read Full »
My son has to blink consciously as he feels it is not automatic. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, This is regarding my 16 years old son. He is currently in class 10 and giving his board exams. He is academically oriented, has been always good in studies and wants to maintain his good image in front of his peers and teachers. Since last two months, he is having a few problems as fol... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description I do not think it is serious problem and diverting attention from the areas of concern should be the prime strategy. In case the simple measures of diverting attention do not help him I feel ... Read Full »
I have tightness and pressure on the chest. How to overcome that naturally?
Query: Hello doctor, I have chest tightness and pressure in the chest, some steep pain in the ribs, and stiffness in the upper back, and sometimes I feel pain in that stiffness. How do I overcome it naturally? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Although we discussed in detail about various steps required to control anxiety and its associated symptoms, it seems from the current post that you are not able to have proper control despite having consistent efforts. At this stage, I will request you consider the fo... Read Full »
I have a feeling of a sense of hotness in my body. Is it anxiety related?
Query: Hello doctor, I have anxiety. I have chest pressure and stiffness in the back. I have a sense of hotness in my body. In the past, I have been on tablets Amitop 10 mg and Dexanil Plus. I have had whole body tests performed and the results were normal. Kindly advice on treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and tried to understand your problem although it was difficult to do so because there was an inadequate description. Since you have mentioned anxiety and a few of other symptoms of anxiety, I assume that you are suffering from an anxiety disorder. ... Read Full »