Medical Advice on "Psychiatry"

I have been taking Effexor. What mood stabilizer can I take to improve my sexual drive and energy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your past recurring episodes of depression say that you have to be on a mood stabilizer and antidepressants. Feeling high can be the other side of your polarity. Since you do not have any mood symptoms at present, I advi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Padmapriya Chandran

Why do I keep getting a lot of negative thoughts about my health?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These kind of ruminations are quite common, especially in premenstrual period. The things that will help you are as follows. Meditate daily for at least half an hour in the morning. Daily write down whatever ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Aditya Gupta

Will taking medication cure adult ADHD?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Both adult and childhood ADHD needs to be treated with medicines. Three medicines are the first line drugs used to treat ADHD namely Methamphetamine (Adderal), Methylphenidate (Concerta) and Atomoxetine (Strattera). The ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth Singh

I hear whistling sounds if I stop taking Clomipramine? Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you want to stop your medication, then you need to taper off. Do not stop it abruptly. It gives you withdrawal symptoms. You should take tablet Clofranil 10 mg (Clomipramine) daily for another four weeks and then ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

For depression, I am taking Escitalopram for two years. Should I stop the drug gradually?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Currently, you are having a second episode of depression. I suggest you take Escitalopram for a minimum course of two years completely. As you have taken medicine already for two years, then you can taper the medicine gr...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Surabhi

I have trouble sleeping and concentrating due to ADHD. How to overcome this?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. There are some non-pharmacological management for it. It will help if you try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. You can do exercises or atleast walk dai...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

I get intimidated by others, forget words, and start stammering. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are typically seen in major depressive disorder. It is common to have it in 1 in 4 males and 1 in 8 females. It occurs due to reduced levels of certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin in the body. I...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth Nagda

Can I give Naltima 50 mg to my relative to make him quit drinking?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is no medication that helps to quit alcohol drinking without patient involvement. If the person is ready to quit it, then medication helps the person for having alcohol deaddiction. G...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

I have public speaking anxiety. What should I do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Stay relaxed. Have faith in yourself. Do not be afraid of anyone. Start preparing for your interview. If it is oral, then practice it with someone. You must talk with a proper eye to eye co...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

My problem is over-thinking a situation and also sleeping disorder.Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know the answers for the following before treating you. Do you have these symptoms every day or do have these problems only during stress? Do you consume any type of drugs, alcohol or any other medicatio...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shazia Anjum