A panic disorder occurs when you have sudden unexpected panic attacks recurrently. The symptoms of panic disorder are sweating, trembling, raised heart rate, weakness, breathing problems, and chest pain. It occurs commonly in women than men. Taking cognitive behavioral therapy and medications helps a lot.
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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 I take another lorazepam for anxiety?
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 »
EKG for shortness of breath showed QTc 470. Do I have a prolonged QT?
Query: Hello doctor,I went to the ER for shortness of breath. I suffer from panic disorder and hypochondria. My doctor did an EKG and released me and told me it was benign. I saw my QTc was 470. Is this correct? She told me there was a benign ST elevation. I am so nervous. Please help me. Is this EKG norma... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not a long QT (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Manually, QTc fine. There are S waves in lateral leads suggestive of some conduction delay and early stages of RBBB (right bundle branch block), which can also be seen normally in some individu... Read Full »
Can panic attack occur while taking antidepressants?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old female with a 15 year history of panic disorder with medicine sensitivity. I have been on Effexor XR 75 mg for six months and have been stable. Last week my tooth was pulled out and I was put on Motrin 800. I had around two tablets for three days and it made me feel fuz... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The heightened anxiety, panic attacks, uneasiness, hot or cold flushes, sleep disturbance, low grade fever could all be the symptoms of Venlafaxine withdrawal. Did you miss a dose of Venlafaxine? Another explanation is that these medicines that you are taking for your too... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I have a history of anxiety or panic disorder which was first diagnosed 19 years back and I was in in-patient psychiatric care for two months. I was prescribed the medicines Celexa 20 mg (once daily), and Clonazepam 0.25 mg (thrice a day- PRN) 50 pills with a repeat of 50 upon discharge. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I welcome you to icliniq with a loving heart and with confidence that I will be able to help you with your medical issues better. Did you quit taking medicines very gradually? Since you have been on medicines for the past 19 years, you need to reduce the dos... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been dealing with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and panic disorder. I have been taking tablet Sertraline 100 mg, currently. Before that, I was on 75 mg for about three months. I used the tablet Alprazolam at a maximum dose of 0.75 mg,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Firstly, there is no need to worry about serotonin syndrome at your current dosage. Since you are only taking Sertraline and no other antidepressants, serotonin syndrome is not a concern. Regarding Diazepam, if you wish to reduce or discont... Read Full »
I have bipolar 2 and panic disorder. Am I in psychosis?
Query: Hello doctor,I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 and panic disorder. I currently take Zoloft and Klonopin. My psychologist believes I am functioning normally, but sometimes I worry that I may be in psychosis, or displaying symptoms. My only concern is that recently, I have been having paranoid thoughts. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is common to have some paranoid thoughts, especially when you are feeling stressed, anxious, and feeling low in confidence. From the way you have described your symptoms, psychosis appears very unlikely. You can recognize the paranoid nature of your thinking, and ... Read Full »
I am having night sweats after taking Sertraline. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I just started taking the tablet Sertraline for anxiety and panic disorder. I have been having night sweats for the past 3 to 4 nights, and when I searched it online, it said it could be lymphoma or leukemia. I took a blood test, an ECG, and a chest x-ray three weeks ago after calling an a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The night sweats you are experiencing could be a side effect of your new medication. Please consult with your psychiatrist about this. Leukemia and lymphoma are characterized by a combination of fever, night sweats, and significant weight ... Read Full »
I want medicine without side effect for anxiety and panic disorder. Is Imipramine a good choice?
Query: Hello doctor, I have tried Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Effexor, and Prozac for anxiety and panic disorder. But I suffer from the side effects of these medications. My biggest complaints were increased anxiety, and panic attacks, along with weight gain (50 pounds), and tachycardia that kept me up at night a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant drug, and yes the drug is known to result in side effects like weight gain. But this depends upon the dose, the duration of treatment, patient factors, etc. Lexapro (Escitalopram), Wellbutrin (Bupr... Read Full »
Can prolonged stress cause any damage to the brain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from fatigue for more than two years now. I am a 34-year-old otherwise healthy male, all blood, hormone, vitamin tests have come back perfect. However, it started after a long and intense panic disorder, which lasted for months and almost drove me to suicide. What s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand and empathize you. During a panic attack or any stress, our adrenaline level is so high. This is the hormone for fight and flight and to relieve from this condition, Clonazepam acts as a relaxing agent. This is normal for any person and this medicine c... Read Full »