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Dear doctors, I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder. It's really effecting my life very bad. The anticipatory anxiety is the worst. Iam ready to take medications. But I heard that ssris cause switch to mania in some? If it happens will I end up in bipolar disorder? Kindly give your valuable suggestion, it will be of great help. Thank you.

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Hi SSRIs are safe. They are associated with manic switch only in patients with bipolar disorders/ prone for bipolar disorders. There are also non medical interventions. Please consult a Psychiatrist ...  Read More

I've been having anxiety since a month and so. And i have been having other problems like sleeplessness, crying, low mood and energy etc. Possibly trauma Do u think i should take an SSRI for this based on my symptoms? Without DSM assessment. I was prescribed with it.

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Hi.. diagnosis can be made from clinical symptoms. Yes SSRis can help you. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Hello mam /sir i am having social anxiety,pre mature ejaculation, depression issues from many years but I tried to handle/overcome without meds but when they become uncontrollable i went to doc, and she prescribed me bupropion SERTRALINE. its day 2 on SSRI and i am having some kind of tingling feeling specially when i yawn or do weight lifting in g

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These are the rare side effects of SSRI which you are facing. Usually such side effects go away within few days after starting the medication. If you see such side effects even after 2 weeks then medi ...  Read More

My brother is suffering from the after effect of SSRI medicine Fluoxetine. In 2023 july he consulted a doctor coz he felt a bit anxiety as he had an argument with one of friend. Doctor gave Fluoxetine he took for 10 days after that he is experiencing blunt emotion, anhedonia and no sexual stimulation. Due to anhedonia he is not able to feel sexual

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Hi.. taking medicine for 10 days will not make a permanent change in the body. Usually the side effects due to medicines reverse once the drugs are stopped ( most of the time). However i will need fu ...  Read More

Which is the most successful ssri with bupropion to help with depression anxiety and ocd. Which is the most ssri prescribe with bupropion for ocd.

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It depends ..on symptoms sometimes we choose ssri on basis of your problems .. ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with OCD 18 years back and since then have been on sertraline 200mg OD for first 16 years and then on 100mg OD(direct to 100) for last 2 years. It worked wonders . Twice I stopped it cold turkey in that 18 year period (after initial 2years and 6years). In both,had ocd relapse after 4-5 months which resolved after resuming sertraline

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Hello, It happens due to withdrawal. We should cross taper the medicine rather than stopping one abruptly.... If u are doing well on particular medicine, better to use that medicine and avoid unnec ...  Read More

Can I take ssri along with ashwagandha.I doubt because someone said both will neutralize each other.But my current doctor prescribed it

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Interaction between Allopathic medication and Ashwagandha have not been studied. It’s your own risk. ...  Read More

Does long term use of Ssri, anxiolytics and benzodiazapines affect intelligence, memorizing capacity and IQ? If yes, does it improve after stopping them.

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Hi only benzodiazepine will affect ur memory processing...there is cognitive dulling effects.. Rest are fine ...  Read More

Hey doctor, i am taking SSRI (ESTILOPARM) for generalized anxiety disorder. Does the medication affect tpha results?

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No ...  Read More

Okay so, my mom and us are planning to start her SSRI (with our psychiatrist) for her mild depression and anxiety symptoms but I'm worried about all the side effects and how long would she have to take it. So I wanted to ask When a patient is prescribed an SSRI for depression or anxiety, do they really get off the medicine let's say in less than an

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Hi.. usually a course of about 6 months .. and once the patient achieves remission, ssris are gradually tapered off in most cases. ...  Read More

I am taking Sertraline 50mg from 6 months and it helped me very much in GAD and MDD. Now my main issue is apathy and procrastination and inability to study. My psychiatrist gave me Aripiprazole 2mg for the same problem, but in the first two weeks of taking Aripiprazole i am having more brain fog, apathy, disinterest. Now what should i do. Please gi

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Hi, consult online for a second opinion ...  Read More

Hello DOCTOR.. 4 year ago i had an HIV exposure but unfortunately that time i was taking Antidepressant SSRI. I took Antidepressant SSRI daily through out the whole HIV Window period of 90 days. I read an Article that says Antidepressant SSRI significantly slow down viral replication and RT response of HIV. Now i am worrying.. thinking that

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"I have reviewed your concern and the study you referenced. It is important to state clearly: Your HIV antibody test at 92 days is 100% conclusive. While some research (like the article you cited) exp ...  Read More

Anxiety problem hai 25 din ho gaye hai dava lete huve serta 50 aur clonzopam 0.25 lekin Abhi bhi sir bhari ghabrahat rahti hai

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Medications usually take 4–6 weeks to show improvement. If you’re not noticing any benefit even after 3–4 weeks, a review of your treatment plan may be needed. For severe restlessnes ...  Read More

I am on escitalopram 10 mg once daily in the night for anxiety and depression. Tried sertraline 50 mg previously but stopped as it wasn't that effective for handling my anxiety disorder. Now escitalopram whenever i was on it, has caused atleast 5 to 6 kg weight gain and i find it extremely hard to loose weight when on the drug escitalopram. I don't

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Escitalopram can be associated with weight gain in some individuals. You can discuss with your psychiatrist about adjusting your current treatment, either increasing the dose of Sertraline if 50 mg wa ...  Read More

I have been suffering from severe OCD and Anxiety for the last 5 years. It feels like a never ending battle. I have tried all the SSRIs along with some antipsychotic and other antidepressants made for OCD only like clomipramine, but I never got the relief I wanted but given me all the side-effects, I became unhealthy and gained 20 kgs of weight. Ev

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Hi, yes. Consult online for a second opinion ...  Read More

I had painful nightfalls with severe burning. Antibiotics helped temporarily but symptoms returned.A GP referred me to a psychiatrist who prescribed Paraxotine for longterm and was on it for 14years later he moved abroad.Over time I developed weight gain & sexual dysfunction, so before marriage I consulted another psychiatrist for stoping it.He

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

I heard this term many times in youtube and online , do doctors think it is real ?, and also EMA ( europe medical agency ) recognized it as a possible condition after SSRI use , is it better to avoid SSRI by fearing this condition?

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"Hi there, I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken the first brave step. I can guide you with a clear treatment plan tailored just for you, so you can feel ...  Read More

I am having some health anxiety especially cardiophobia with some little mood disorders. I am able to do day to day activities like go outside, move alone, but there is some continuous health anxiety with little mood changes. My psychiatrist diagnosed me GAD with MD and prescribed me Sertraline 25mg then 50 mg, which I am taking. But he also prescr

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I think u can avoid Aripiprazole for now. Just sertraline would help. ...  Read More

Sir my doctor has given fluoxetine 80 mg, Fluvaxamine 100 mg and aripiprazole 5 mg for the whole case can I take it for two SSRI

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Hi.. it depends on many factors like duration of illness, drug resistance etc. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for a second opinion. Alternatively ...  Read More

SSRI Medicines make me sleepy, armod and methylphenidate stimulants help only for short time — need long-term solution

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Long-term solution lies interesting in a psychiatric medication and taking therapy side-by-side. You can reach out to me for therapy. ...  Read More

Hi, I am 25 years old introvert with low Confidence have been suffering from Overthinking, general anxiety, Performance anxiety (Suffering from Premature Ejaculation) all day from last 5-6 Months, Sexual Thoughts all day, Thinking All Day what is happening with me and what will i do now, Due to this I am facing lot of problems in daily life, no moo

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Go and visit Psychiatrist near you. ...  Read More

Why do i think so much that i get anxiety attack ,thinking about future and think over things i can't control

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Hi It sounds like your mind is stuck in a loop of “what if” thoughts, replaying scenarios about the future and things you can’t actually control. This is a classic pattern of overthinking + intoleranc ...  Read More

Sir I have anxiety since 5 years ...I always think about heart attacks..is that possible that I can get heart attacks...and I want to known that whenever I see heart attacks in gym ..I think a lot that in anxiety is it safe to go in gym

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At your age, risk of heart attack is very low. What you feel is mostly due to anxiety. Exercise and going to the gym are safe and actually help reduce anxiety. Start slowly and consult a doctor if you ...  Read More

I have anxiety problem since one year, doctor prescribed nexito 10 mg in night with indral 10 mg tab two times but problem still persist can we use ayurved medicine with allopathic plz suggest ayurved medicine

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

Hi sir / medam, I am having Psoriosis, Allergic Rhinitis, Severe Snoring, OCD , Negative Thoughts, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Erectile disfunction (ED) and Premature Ejaculation problems(PME) problems. I am using allopathy SSRI medicene from last 3 years for OCD. In allopathy cure is not available for Above all problems. In Homeopathy cure ava

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Hi Practo user A homoeopathic treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Or click on the calling option over my profile ...  Read More

I have anxiety from 2 years and i took ssri medicine for 4 months and withdrawal it after withdrawal im feeling symptoms of anxiety and feeling fear while going to bathroom for bathing or bowel moment i feel anxious and my stomach gets upset

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Hi.. it means that your anxiety is still present. You may need to continue the medicines. ...  Read More

Hi I'm 22 years old male. I have been dealing with anxiety since 2023 and I've been on medication for it. I've been smoking for few months but now I've stopped it. I'm feeling restless. Is this because I've stopped smoking suddenly or is it something else?

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

Hi doctor I'm suffering from depression and anxiety disorders since 2023 doctor prescribed all type of ssri and snri nothing worked now he prescribed amitriptyline and nexito is this right combination can I take both at a time

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Hi Have you opted for a therapy also along with taking medication ...  Read More

Can I drive car when I am on SSRI ( Fludac 20) medicine?? Doctor recently prescribed me Fludac 20 for OCD treatment.

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Hi.. yes you can. ...  Read More

I was feeling sad and depressed from almost 2 months. From 2-3 days I'm expirenicing anxiety type attacks , last for some minutes. Right now I'm not on any anti anxiety medications. However doctor advised me to take amytryptilline and clonazepam sos. Is it necessary for me to take psychological counselling..

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It’s a good thought if you can seek for professional support taking counselling.See When dealing with sadness or anxiety attacks, it's important to have strategies that can help manage and alleviate s ...  Read More

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