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Why was my Lithium dose reduced due to creatinine levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Lithium XR 400 mg twice a day and Valprol CR 300 mg twice a day for the last 19 years. I am also taking Geminor M1 once a day since the last two years. My local doctor checks regularly for my creatinine level and lithium level. My last report of creatinine was 1.36 m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. 1. The normal range of lithium 12 hours after the last dose is 0.6 to 1.2. Your level is 0.48, which is already low. So, instead of decreasing the dose, you may need to increase it to maintain it at a therapeutic level. Consult your specia... Read Full »
My child has IQ-74, SQ-86, and CARS -21. What will be his academic and social future?
Query: Hi doctor, My child's details are as follows: Basal age three years, mental age four years six months, ceiling age eight years, IQ-74, SQ-86, CARS 21, Connors abbreviated rating scale 19. How will be his future in terms of academic and social? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. Your child has a borderline intellectual deficiency with ADHD (attention deficit hypertensive disorder) and epilepsy. I am sorry to say that your child needs lots of care. It is quite difficult for him to compete with today... Read Full »
Can Ginseng and Valparin be taken together?
Query: Hi doctor, Can Ginseng be taken along with antiseizure medicine like Valparin? I have been asked by my fitness trainer to take Ginseng to increase stamina and immunity. Please suggest me. Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ginseng is a medicinal plant known for its energy-boosting properties. There are different types of ginseng, such as Asian, American, and Siberian. To provide accurate advice, I need to know which type you are using and for what purpose. It is important to note that gi... Read Full »
What is the treatment for epilepsy who has had it for the past 22 years?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is a patient of epilepsy for 22 years. Earlier she was diagnosed as GTCS (generalized tonic-clonic seizures) and CPS (complex partial seizures) and given Eptoin 100mg BD at first, then Zeptol CR 400mg BD with Cloba 10mg for fits, convulsions, and senselessness. But still, it... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your mother's situation seems to be very complicated. I would like to explain that it is true that Carbamazepine (Zeptol) can have no good effect or even worsen idiopathic generalized seizures. I would not recommend Topiramate for this type of epilepsy, because it is ... Read Full »
Are there any dangerous side effects, if we stop taking Convulex retard and Seroquel XR?
Query: Hello doctor,Are there any dangerous side effects, if we stop taking Convulex retard 500 mg and Seroquel XR 300 mg? I used to take these medications for five years. Now my doctor has recommended decreasing the dose slowly to end it. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Convulex retard (Valproate) and Seroquel XR are an effective medication used in different conditions like mood disorders, neurological problems, etc. You have not mentioned the reason for taking these medications for five years. If you are clinically better and are no ... Read Full »