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My sister is pregnant. Can she continue bipolar treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister is suffering from bipolar disorder for the last 10 years and is presently in stable condition with Olanzapine 2.5 mg and Dicorate 250 mg one tablet each per day during night. However, recently she came to know about her pregnancy and her doctor asked her to check with a psych... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I would like to inform you that Dicorate (Divalproex sodium) should be avoided as far as possible during pregnancy. This is because of neural tube defects caused in offspring during pregnancy. The above statement is very important during the first trimeste... Read Full »
Why does my mother get hyper for no reason?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother gets hyper for no reason. She keeps repeating things over and over again. She gets too upset easily. She has a high blood pressure, thyroid problems, as well as migraine. But, she takes medicines only for her thyroid issues. Can you tell me what she should do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Symptoms you described could be part of a depressive disorder. It is difficult to confirm with out knowing more details. What is her age? Is she under any kind of stress? Since when do you observe these behavioral changes? How is her sleep? Is she dull most of the ti... Read Full »
I am experiencing twitching of my eyelids for years now. What are they?
Query: Hello doctor, Some symptoms have been bothering me for years. They are like ticks or pulses that can occur anywhere in the body, such as in the eyelid. When I was about 20 years old, I would stay up late on the computer and I started to feel like there were rays in my head that closed my left eye. I... Read Full »
Dr. Florilyn Joyce Chulsi Bentrez
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Is it present even when you sleep well? Is your stress level more than usual, interfering with your sleep and mood? Are you worried or depressed? What are your other medical conditions? The first line of treatment is s... 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 »
I am taking medications for depression, but I am having night terrors and sweats. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a history of antidepressant-induced psychosis once, and LSD-induced psychosis. And depression on and off for a long time. I have been on Effexor XR 225 mg for six to eight weeks, slowly increasing over six weeks. Lithium 250 mg, I have added Olanzapine 2.5 mg now 5 mg at night and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sometimes, an increased dose of tablet Olanzapine (an antipsychotic medication) can cause you these side effects. You need to reduce the medicine dose back to 2.5 mg. Also, keep a watch on your weight and blood sugar, as this can also be increased. I would suggest you t... Read Full »
Is it necessary to take Olanzapine for depressive personality disorder?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a guy , 23 years old and I was suffering kind of social anxiety in my childhood and in my teenage and that is why I visited a psychiatrist when I was 18 years old, five years ago and he prescipted me zoloft 50 and olanzapine 2.5 without telling me the exact problem and by starting t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand the confusion, Olanzapine is an antipsychotic , that is why you are concerned. But a dose of Olanzapine upto 5 mg is often added with antidepressant to help with initial control of severe symptoms. It can be stopped after a while. But now that you have m... Read Full »
Can antidepressants cause loss of libido?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I do not have any sexual desire or libido. I am not getting normal erection. I have done a hormonal test to see if something is wrong. Currently, I am on antidepressant. The clinic said that the results are normal. But, I have a feeling that something must be there. Kin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your submitted blood work (attachment removed to protect patient identity) looks normal. I do have some questions for you though. Did you have normal puberty as compared to your peers such as height, shaving, pubic hair, etc? Did you have normal sexual desire and li... Read Full »
Is it good to take Olanzapine for depression?
Query: Hi doctor, I am getting treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, and untreated childhood ADHD. Currently, I am taking Serta 100 and Zapiz 0.5. I took Olanzapine for four months. Now I stopped taking it slowly due to daytime sleepiness. I am grateful to have these medicines as it has changed my life. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation and you are doing good. You have depression at present. You are taking one of the good medication for your depression. You must continue your medication. You should try to follow these guidelines to deal with your depression. It will be h... Read Full »
My mother has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,My mother has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She has been having hallucinations and delusions for 40 days. She started taking her medicine for 24 days (Zopitab 2.5 mg for 15 days and Zopitab 5 mg for nine days). The doctor suggested admitting her to the hospital and giving injections t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your mother's situation, and you are a great son who has concerns about your mother. she is on a tablet Zopitab (Olanzapine) 5mg. It is one of the best antipsychotic medications for schizophrenia. You can w... Read Full »
My daughter has psychosis after dental extraction. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My 17-year-old daughter has had psychosis for the past five weeks since she had dental surgery. She never had a psychotic episode during previous dental extractions. She is currently in a mental health facility and was on tablet Olanzapine for a few days. It was discontinued because she h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The tablet Olanzapine is one of the best antipsychotic drugs. Olanzapine does not cause low oxygen and irregular heartbeat. I suggest your daughter continue the tablet after consulting a physician, and if required the doctor might suggest a... Read Full »