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I am a 37-year-old woman experiencing constant sadness. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old woman and have been experiencing constant sadness. I find no joy in activities I used to love, and the unrelenting fatigue is overwhelming. This feeling of emptiness seems inescapable. I fear it might be depression, and I feel unable to face it alone. Could you pleas... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Thank you for consulting a psychiatrist. I understand your situation, and it seems you may be experiencing major depressive disorder. Regarding the medication Rexulti, it is not typically the first choice for treating depression; it... Read Full »
My brother has a weight gain after taking Brexpiprazole. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,My brother was diagnosed with depression a few weeks back. He used to be silent most of the time. Sometimes, he will be happy and active, and at times, he will stay blank and start to cry. We do not know what is wrong with him. I hope it is curable. However, the doctor gave him Brexpipr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your brother may have a major depressive disorder with psychosis. He is on a good antipsychotic, but he has side effects of the medication. Ask his doctor to change his medication or reduce his dose of medication. Add another medication... Read Full »
My wife is having headaches after taking Brexpiprazole. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I wanted to inquire about my 37-year-old wife's symptoms. We have two kids. Recently, she has been experiencing significant depression, and we consulted a doctor who prescribed Brexpiprazole for her condition. However, after taking the medication for a week, she has been consistently ex... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your situation and concern about your wife. Your wife may have a Major depressive disorder. She is on tablet Brexpiprazole. It is an atypical antipsychotic and is not very helpful in depression. You can give her tablet escitalopr... Read Full »
Can I safely take Brexpiprazole for my depression?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been dealing with depression for a long time now, and my doctor has suggested Brexpiprazole. Can you guide me in understanding how Brexpiprazole differs from other drugs? Is it effective? Is this drug sufficient to cure long-term depression? Are there any side effects? Additional... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.You have received a prescription for the tablet Brexpiprazole, which is an atypical antipsychotic commonly used for schizophrenia or psychosis and as an add-on therapy for depression. However, it is not considered... Read Full »