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Will Fluoxetine help in borderline personality disorder and obsession?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30 years old female. I suffer from borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis, anxiety, and obsessive thoughts for ten years. I am taking Olanzapine 10 mg for 68 days, Lamotrigine 200 mg for 101 days, and Fluoxetine 20 mg for 53 days. Now I am not depressed b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a lot of questions, let me answer one by one. 1. Fluoxetine is good medicine for OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder) and depression cases. 2. If this is the first time you are having the problem, you should take medicines for at least six months, if not then ... Read Full »
How do I stop my medications for seizures?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 23 year old male. I want to quit my medicines permanently. I am taking Valkem OD 500, Soltus 100 mg, Flunil 20, and Ativan 2 mg. How to reduce the doses and completely stop taking these medications without any side effects? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You are on Divalproex (Valkem) which is used for epilepsy; in addition, you are on antidepressants and antipsychotic meds. Firstly, if you have a seizure disorder, for which you are taking Valkem, then your EEG (electroencephalogram) shoul... Read Full »
Can fluoxetine cause loss of genital sensation?
Query: Hello doctor, My 54-year-old fiance had just started 20 mg of Prozac once a day five days ago. He is already experiencing a loss of genital sensation and an inability to get aroused. He has never been on any kind of medicine. He is stopping it, but how long will it take to get it out of his system i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Prozac (Fluoxetine) remains in the body for up to two weeks and its metabolites for up to four weeks as its half-life is around 72 hours. Thanks and regards. Read Full »
What symptoms will I experience after stopping Fluoxetine?
Query: Hello doctor, I have taken three pills of Fluoxetine 10 mg across three days. I decided to discontinue it. When should I start worrying about the withdrawal symptoms? Will it be severe? I am currently taking multivitamins. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The likelihood of developing withdrawal symptoms is very less, as you received it for a very short duration,and also since it has a longer half-life. You may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, light-headedness, dizziness, diminished appetite, sweating, chills... Read Full »
Kindly provide help for sexual dysfunction caused by Fluoxetine.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old male who has been dealing with anxiety and depression since my teenage years. I have been on three different SSRIs for the past eight years. Over the past five years, I have been experiencing moderate to severe sexual dysfunction, including issues with libido and or... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your situation, and I would like to provide some guidance. The sexual dysfunction you are experiencing is a common side effect of SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) use. I suggest you take 150 mg tablet of Bupropion. It is effective for mana... Read Full »
Taking Prozac has made my libido very low. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18 year old male, and I have been taking Prozac for probably 6 months, which has made my libido very low. Will it go back to the way it was if I stop the medicine? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that Prozac (Fluoxetine) is a known cause of low libido and this might be a single or contributory cause in your decreased libido. In my view, solutions to your problem are: If your problem for which you started Prozac was of short duration, then you can tal... Read Full »
Can I continue to do judo while on Apixaban for prevention of DVT?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male. Currently on Apixaban for the prevention of DVT. My does 2.5 mg tablets to take one twice daily from last year. Now the questions I would like to ask are as follows, 1. Can I still do Judo while taking this medication? 2. If the risk of excessive bleeding is to... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. The cause for deep vein thrombosis should be searched. The genetic cause includes prothrombin gene mutation, factor V Leiden mutation, protein C and S deficiency, etc. It can be tested in a nearby laboratory in your place. In your area, mostly doctor prescription n... Read Full »
I am stressed and demotivated. Can I take Fluoxetine?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 34 years old and single. I am seeing a clinical psychologist once in the two months I was previously visiting. She told me she always prefers face-to-face sessions. She was not happy when I mentioned that I had discontinued the medication, Fludac 40 mg, as advised by one of the doc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based upon the information you have mentioned, it appears that you have some sort of a mood disorder, most likely a depressive disorder. Anhedonia, lack of interest, sadness, stress, lack of motivation, mood swings, etc., are symptoms o... Read Full »
I am unable to concentration. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a Ph.D. student. I am struggling to write my thesis. I am trying hard to get it done and have progressed only a little for many months. I am all time anxiety driven and I feel fatigued. Every day, I start with the hope to make progress but cannot take a single step. I lie on the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the available description, it appears that there is a primary anxiety disorder associated with amotivation. Other symptoms such as fatigue, loss of interest in activities that require consistent attention and concentration, lethargy, excusing yourself, and spend... Read Full »
I am on Olanzapine and Fluoxetine for anxiety issues. Is it safe?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male who had foot surgery in September. I am non-weight bearing and on bed rest, which has caused severe anxiety, panic attacks, dizziness, and restlessness. I have tried talking to family and meditation but found no relief. My healthcare provider prescribed Clonazep... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. You can take one capsule of Fluoxetine 20 mg daily in the morning and a tablet of Clonazepam 0.25 mg twice a day. The Clonazepam will provide relief until the full effect of Fluoxetine sets in. It takes about four weeks f... Read Full »