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I am an alcoholic and am undergoing labiaplasty. Is sedation safe?
Query: Hi doctor,I am having a labiaplasty under conscious sedation. It is a simple procedure with minimal risk but I need a second opinion on the anesthesia used because I have a history of alcohol abuse (nothing major). I am 26 years old, and over the past year, I have drunk every other day (six drinks o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can continue your Clonazepam tablet. As you are chronic alcoholic get your liver function tests done and there is nothing to worry about the procedural anesthesia. Tell your alcoholic and medication history to your anesthesiologist. The analgesic dosage requireme... Read Full »
I am having Ashwagandha. Can it interact with anesthesia?
Query: Hi doctor, I am due to have a surgery cone biopsy for CIN 3. I am stopping all my supplements a week before, as requested by the hospital. However, I ordered an herbal medicine last week, Ashwagandha, to try for insomnia and nerves. It was dumb to try without consulting a doctor. I think I have on... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your query, it seems you have already searched a lot on the social networks. You are absolutely right that Ashwagandha should be stopped for 1 week prior to surgery. But, there are certain facts you need to know. First, you are not having a surgery and... Read Full »
I wanted to know how sedation and general anesthesia differ.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a revision rhinoplasty and it is going to be under sedation and local anestheia but I am very scared. I asked the doctor about it since I read that during sedation you are awake but he said under sedation, patients are asleep and they feel nothing. However I never tried it... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. During general, anesthesia patients put in a deep sleep like state. Even respiration of the patient also under control of the machine. The patient cannot remember about surgery during the procedure. It may associate with little complications. Local anesthesia is bloc... Read Full »
Will local anesthesia under sedation decrease pain while suturing?
Query: Hi doctor,My surgeon is recommending local anesthesia with sedation for an umbilical hernia. It is a small hernia as per the surgeon, and a small incision and perhaps 1 or 2 stitches on the abdomen will be needed to repair it and perhaps a small mesh on top if needed. I have had a terrible experienc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing fine. Coming to your query, the efficacy of local anesthesia depends on various factors like the expertise of anesthetist, drugs used, adjuvants, the amount of drug used, etc. For a small and uncomplicated hernia, local anesthesia with sedation i... Read Full »
Can I split the daily dose of Paroxetine for nausea?
Query: Hi doctor, I am taking Paroxetine 20 mg tablet daily for my anxiety. Initially, I have been having half a tablet for a few months and have been told to now take the full tablet. However, I get very nauseous on taking the full tablet. So, I was wondering if I could take half in the morning and a half... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no problem in taking Paroxetine half dose in the morning and a half in the evening. But, Paroxetine is a highly sedating medicine, and that is why it is prescribed at night. If you stay at home, do not drive a vehicle and do not use any sharp tools for up to 6 ho... Read Full »
My husband is nervous and has sleeping issues. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and panic disorder with agoraphobia and is on several medicines. He is taking Glimepiride, Furosemide, Metformin-Januvia, Amlodipine, Lisinopril, Memantine, Pramipexole, Trintellix, Protonix, HCTZ, Tamsulosin, Donepezil, Clonazepam, Xanax... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I can understand you are worried about your husband's health and the medications he is taking. The medications he is taking are all for the different issues he has and is necessary for his health. Antidepressant and sedative medications he i... Read Full »
I have to remove three wisdom teeth. Whom should I consult?
Query: Hi doctor, I went to my dentist yesterday to get an X-ray to see if I need my wisdom teeth removed. I need to get my three teeth removed, two on top and one on the bottom that is turned almost 180 degrees, so he said it would be a little complicated to remove, but he can do it. He gave me the option... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. By looking at your X-ray, even I would suggest you get it removed by an oral surgeon, as he would be able to plan the procedure better. The tooth is located quite close to a nerve, so it will be better for you... Read Full »
What could be the side effect of Amphetamine?
Query: Hello doctor, I started tablet Amphetamine 40 mg four months ago then lowered it to 15 mg. In the first month, it kept me awake for 12 hours with lots of energy and focus. Lately, the effect has gone, and increasing the dose also did not see much effect. The effect changed at 15 mg as I got high se... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. A lot of individuals develop tolerance to the stimulant effects of the Amphetamine drug after regular intake. Progressively increased doses are needed in order to achieve the desired effects. Amphetamine comes in coated tablets and dividi... Read Full »
Kindly suggest me medicines to reduce oversedation due to antidepressive drugs.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41-year-old male. I have had severe anxiety, depression, a fast heartbeat, too much sweating, IBS diarrhea, and nervous weakness over the last 15 years. I have consulted many psychiatrists. However, any medicine has not helped me. Currently, I am using tablet Nexito forte twice... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. You have an anxiety disorder. Tablet Nexito Forte is a combination of Escitalopram and Clonazepam. Tablet Libotryp DS is a combination of Chlordiazepoxide and Amitrip... Read Full »
Can I use Fluoxetine instead of Venlafaxine to manage depression?
Query: Hello doctor, I tried Venlor XR 75 mg during the night and got very poor result for put me to sleep. I tried to take it only in the morning and that too resulted in me being very sleepy. Can I try Fluoxetine? Or any other alternative medicines like ayurveda? Can I take St.John's wort or 5-HTP? I wou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like you to continue Venlor XR (Venlafaxine) 75 mg at night, as there is response to this medication in terms of improved depressive symptoms. It was advised to increase the dose by taking 37.5 mg in morning and 75 mg at night. However, you continue taking Venl... Read Full »