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My 52-year-old aunt has recurrent seizures. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, My aunt is 52 years old. She has been taking Clonazepam for her seizure issues for a year. However, her symptoms keep recurring, and she has been taking the medicine continuously. Does taking it continuously affect her health in any way? I searched on the internet and got to know abou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for briefing me regarding the problem of concern. I read your query and can understand your concern. When Clonazepam is used consistently to treat seizures, tolerance, dependency, and symptoms of withdrawal may occur. When a medication loses its effectivenes... Read Full »
I am dealing with depression, anxiety, and OCD. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from depression, anxiety, and OCD. I have tried triglycerides and SSRI, but they do not seem to work. I also have BP and diabetes. I am currently on cardiac medicines as I have undergone angioplasty twice. Please suggest me the treatment for depression. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are currently on SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). Have you consulted a psychiatrist or your cardiologist regarding medicines for depression? Several medications are available for treating depression, but each drug takes on an average of two weeks to ... Read Full »
How to get rid of sleep walking though my OSA is under control?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with OSA and parasomnia/sleepwalking. I have been on CPAP for several months now with success, but still having some episodes at night, where I act out my dreams and I am afraid and run out of the house onto the street. I was also violent and aggressive towards my part... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Your sleepwalking is mainly because of your OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). But as you said it is under control then sleepwalking should also be in control. You can try some measures to prevent any harm to others and yourself. 1) Always c... Read Full »
How to deal with delusions and nightmares regarding a rape incident?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend undergoes frequent delusions and nightmares about some men raping her. She is 20 years old now. When she was around 10 years old, she went to a wedding ceremony. She made friends with a boy much older than her. He took her to someplace on the very same day telling her somet... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears more of an anxiety spectrum disorder rather than an actual delusion. Which antianxiety drug was started on her and what was the response? She might respond to a small dose of Escitalopram 10 mg at morning and 0.25 mg Clonazepam at night, if there are severe n... Read Full »
I have been suffering from occasional brain fog. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from occasional brain fog during the night for eight months. Brain fog was not happening when I was taking Clonazepam 0.25 mg twice daily. I have spoken to a psychiatrist about this but he is unable to resolve my problem. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You may have either major depressive disorder or withdrawal of your tablet Clonazepam. You can gradually taper off your tablet Clonazepam 0.5 mg so you will not have to withdraw medication. But if you have depression then you should fo... Read Full »
Why do I have difficulty in having intercourse?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently got married and I knew my partner for long before marriage. My query is I am finding it hard to have intercourse. I am very active while doing foreplay, but when I am about to insert somehow I end up ejaculating outside. We as a couple are planning for pregnancy at the earli... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, you seem to be suffering from erectile dysfunction (difficulty in sustaining erection) after marriage. The commonest cause of erectile dysfunction after marriage is performance anxiety. If you are worried about erection and your performance durin... Read Full »
What causes muscle twitching after I take medications?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my symptoms. It started with aweful headache for two days. The following week had pain in muscles and bones. Then that went followed by extreme anxiety attacks, burning on neck, tingling in head and face. I was in and out of hospital for three days. Started o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will be happy to help you out here, and I need a little more history. 1. Do you have any flu-like symptoms? 2. Any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea? 3. Have you been taking any over-the-counter supplements? Read Full »
How to get proper sleep during depression with medications?
Query: Hi doctor, I began taking Valium 5 mg for the past 40 years for the depression. It gradually went up to Valium 10 mg taking three to five tablets every night. Later on, I took a psychiatric advice. The doctor told me to quit the tablet but I was not able to do it. Now, the present doctor says, it is... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Etizolam is a mild Benzodiazepine and the drug cannot help in sleep on considering the long-term use of Diazepam. To get sleep, you can think of taking Clonazepam for some time. Since you are on Etizolam 2 mg now, so in t... Read Full »
Is it good to take Bupropion and Levosulpiride together?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with the somatic symptom disorder. While in anxious situations, it feels like paralysis or nervous breakdown might happen. Also, my hands become cold and my forehead becomes hot. Since the past 1 year, I am on Etizola Beta (Etizolam 0.5 and Propranolol 20) on a total of fi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no interaction between Bupropion and Nexipride (Levosulpiride); hence, no safety issue arises with this combination. Amisulpride is commonly added as an adjunct medication for synergistic effect. Instead, the point which should be taken into consideration is t... Read Full »
When will I feel better after a cough syrup overdose?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a healthy 15 year old male. It has been two weeks since I overdosed on Benadryl and I still feel lightheaded and everything is like a dream. The dose I had taken was 500mg. I also get random confusion spells. When will I feel normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Benadryl consists of Diphenhydramine and the drug is an antihistaminic drug. In high doses it causes side effects like blurred vision, dry mouth, confusion, delirium, severe sedation etc. In very high doses this may result in death also. So, I would advise yo... Read Full »