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I am facing sleep paralysis for the past two months. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30 year old female. I am a working woman. I am facing sleep paralysis frequently from the last two months. Sometimes, it happens on consecutive days. I have faced this earlier also, but then it was very rare once in six months or once in a year. It always happens in the morning t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sleep paralysis is not a disease. It is the transition that happens during various stages of sleep. Usually, if you do not have any other symptoms apart from this, then you do not require any imaging. In case, you experience any other symptoms, then you have to be... Read Full »
Are Paxil and Crestor safe when taken together?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Ativan 0.5 mg for some time now but my nurse practitioner wants me off. So, she prescribed Paxil 20 mg once daily. I am also on Crestor 10 mg. Are all of these safe together? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is always a good idea to be sure. Paxil (Paroxetine) is a respected and very effective SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and commonly used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, etc. Unlike Ativan (Lorazepam)... 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 »
Query: Hello doctor, I am taking Olmasera 50 for BP. I am insomniac and I am taking Rexipra for that. All my other reports are normal. Still I do not get sleep. My BP is still 140/90. I have taken Alparax 25 before but has not helped. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For BP control, take tablet Amlodipine 5 mg along with your current medicine. For sleep problem, replace with tablet Lorazepam 1 mg at night. Avoid excessive caffiene, tea, etc., before sleep. Make environment for sleep. Please note: Tablet Olmesartan and all other medici... Read Full »
I am on Ativan for three years. How can I reduce and stop the drug?
Query: Hi doctor, I have taken Ativan for the past three years and really feel like I am addicted to it. I currently take 1.5 mg daily but used to (last year) take 2 mg daily. I usually wake up with anxiety, headache, neck pain, back pain, nose numbness and some eye pressure. I take .75 mg around 8:30 AM ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good that you are trying taper off Ativan (Lorazepam) as long term use is not advisable due to physical and psychological dependence. You have already managed to cut down from 2 mg daily to 1.5 mg daily which is a positive step forward. Did you have any withdrawa... Read Full »
Should I start taking Ativan after an anxiety attack?
Query: Hi doctor,Two years back, I gave birth to my baby. After that, I start to suffer from PPD. I was prescribed Ativan and Zoloft. I stopped taking Ativan after taking it for a few months. I am still taking Zoloft 100 mg. For a week, I am experiencing some anxious feelings. I had full-blown anxiety two ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You can take tablet Lorazepam 0.5 mg or Clonazepam MD 0.5 mg while having an anxiety attack. Do not take it daily. Take as per requirement. You should take them in a mouth dissolving form. It will give an immediate effect. Try to follow these ... Read Full »
Is it advisable to consume alcohol with my medicines?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from the following symptoms. Left lower abdomen pain, constant mushy stools (twice had blood), constant watery stools, heart twitches a couple of times a day, abdomen hurts more when I sit or lay down. I am a chronic alcoholic. I have searched in the internet resources and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lorazepam should not be taken with alcohol since both can cause respiratory suppression if you over do it.Having said that this is the drug of choice to treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms. It has a short half life, so requires multiple doses in a day.I would suggest tap... Read Full »
Can Lorazepam affect the baby during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, Just two days ago I found out I was about 1-2 weeks pregnant. And it has been about 4 1/2 weeks since my last menstrual period. Unfortunately with labor day being this weekend I have been unable to see my regular OBGYN. But I did go to the ER to confirm the pregnancy 2 days ago. So my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well in your case, as you said rightly Lorazepam is category D drug and not advisable. Ideally we advise avoidance of this medicine during and even before till 12 weeks pregnancy to avoid congenital malformations. You have tried leaving/ reducing it, but your withdrawa... Read Full »
Will missing a dose of Lorazepam cause serious symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been taking Lorazepam for 25 years. For the last four years, I have been taking 4 mg daily. 2 mg at night for sleep, and the other two split in the day. I only had two today and do not have any for tonight. I will pick up my prescription in the morning. I am concerned if my going... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It will cause some symptoms like tremors, anxiety, and lack of sleep tonight, but serious side effects will probably not occur, especially if the dose is taken in the late afternoon or evening. Usually, symptoms onset occurs after 24 hours... Read Full »
How to reduce the anger of my son?
Query: Hi doctor,My son is very aggressive, sensitive, short temper, get panic, hyper and angry quickly. He could not listen to any good suggestions or guidance. He does not have a mental resistance. However, he is very sincere about his studies. He has got 83% marks in his studies. Now, he is preparing fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your son has suffered from viral encephalitis at a very young age, which could have been a significant insult to the growing brain.The irritability and anger outbursts are a result of post encephalitis sequelae. It can be controlled with medications.I suggest tablet Oxeto... Read Full »