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Can I take Vortioxetine instead of Flupentixol for anxiety?
Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from anxiety and currently taking Escitalopram 15 mg with Flupentixol 5 mg for a long time. Flupenthixol interferes with my sleep. Does augmentation with Vortioxetine provide the same anxiolytic benefit as that of Flupenthixol 5 mg? If so can I stay on it for the long term? ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Flupentixol in low doses helps with anxiety and helps in relaxation. Vortioxetine helps with depression and also has anti-anxiety actions. But the actions are totally different than Flupentixole. Yes, its regular use can help in anxiety but that cannot directly ... Read Full »
I take Combiflam for daily migraines. Suggest tips?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42-year-old with two children, aged 13 and 3 years respectively. I have had migraine headaches for a long, the headache is daily or alternate days, and it will not stop until I have a tablet of Combiflam. I do not have nausea or vomiting. I have multiple triggers like too much l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your dependence on the tablet Combiflam (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol) may increase in the future. Please avoid Combiflam as much as possible. Other safer options include Naproxen and Paracetamol. Avoid triggers like prolonged screentime, sunlight, stress, long travel, ... Read Full »