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What is the Best SSRI for OCD with min side effects. I could not continue with Fluoxetine more than 5 days due to severe side effects

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Hi sir/madam I am taking ssri like sertraline , escitalaprom and beta blockers propranolol and clonazepam for my anxiety and hyperventilation ,panic disorder 1st 10 days 25 mg sertralin with escitalaprom10mg +clonazepam.then next 20 days sertline 50 mg with escitalaprom10mg+clonazepam.25mg and then next 60 days(2month) sertline 75 mg with escitalap

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It is possible and ideal to consult your Psychiatrist ...  Read More

Why i have bad effect after taking ssri or snrri..i have seevere chills and shivering and sleepiness...

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Stop the medication... maintain hydration ...  Read More

What are adverse effects of ssri use for long term? Does they effect on hormone? Can it be withdrawn? Please enlighten

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Ssri can be withdrawn but slowly, which is the side effect u r worried of ? It has various s/e gastrointestinal/ sexual/ cognitive/ ...  Read More

What are the common side effects of Acnovate?

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What is the diagnosis..... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Are there any common side effects of Adgain Plus?

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Not much except you are allergic to some components ...  Read More

Diagnosed with OCD and hence doctor has given Daxid & Risidon. Taking this medicine since 2-3 days. Having side effects like penis numbness, less sensitivity related problems. Will this go away over period of time?

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Although it can be related to your symptoms, but if it persists for more than 5 days despite treatment, you should discuss this with your treating psychiatrist. ...  Read More

My husband is taking stalopam 10 for 1 week as doctor prescribed because he got severe anxiety. Will stopping this drug after a week will have any withdrawl symptoms also will there be any long term side effects for psychotic medications?

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You should take it for four to six months, then will decrease slowly and can be stopped. ...  Read More

I have taken SSRI(Fluoxetine)and SNRI(Duloxetine)for last 3 months along with alprazolam.Medicine stopped now. I have total cholesterol of 260mg/dl,HDL-56mg/dl,LDL-181mg/dl. Triglycerides are normal. Does these medications leads to deranged lipid profile or my diet?? M more leaned towards sweet things, don't drink, occassionally smoke, don't eat n

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Hi 1. Psychological remedial plan 2. Non judgmental approach, mindfulness practise, grounding exercise 3 improve each moment rather entire lifespan 4 effective rethinking and paired relaxation non ...  Read More

I have been taking Sertraline 50mg from last 1 week but experiencing too much adverse effects like excessive gastric, nausea, bloating etc. even though I am taking sompraz D 20mg two times. I feel difficult to tolerate. I am already suffering from gastric, acid reflux disease and taking this medicine aggravating the problem. Are these problems te

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Homeopathy medication is safe and effective for all disease and infection. No side effects. Needs detail case study for permanent cure. Chat online for consultation and treatment. Dr Merlin ...  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

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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You can continue both .. As studies are not available can't tell clearly about interaction ...  Read More

I am taking sertraline 100mg, which is white in colour but from some days my doctor changed the medicine which is sertraline but orange in colour, i don't know but I am feeling weakness, disoriented, brain fog, numbness, both medicine are same but different in colour only, Why is it not working on my body?

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Hi, Could be a placebo effect. ...  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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Once the symptoms are better, can slowly taper and stop the SSRI. Side effects are minimal for SSRI’s but to be cautious if she has any other health conditions. The goal shouldn’t be to take her off m ...  Read More

What are the common side effects of acebrophylline and montelukast? Should I be worried about them?

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No major side effects. ...  Read More

One of the UROLOGIST AND ANDROLOGIST prescribed SSRI (Paroxitine 12.5 mg ) OD for PME for 2 months , before starting I have some doubts pls clarify it 1-Paroxitine causes maximum metabolic side effects in all SSRIs so is it safe to take ? (no DM, no HTN , Dyslipidemia treated by life style changes ) 2- Will it causes changes in my behaviour as it

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Need more details about history. So kindly see urologist physically or on online portal ...  Read More

Hello I am on SSRI from last 1.5 year and now doses are less, I was thinking of pregnancy. When to stop these medicine if planning for pregnancy? I want to know how many month gap is necessary?

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2-3 months ...  Read More

Dcold table which is commonly used for common cold. Does this tablet have side effects like constipation?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  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

Is Fluxotine most suitable for OCD as compared to other SSRI due to its longer half life ? Should a Young Patient with OCD be tried with Fluxotine first if the patient is able to tolerate it well ?

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In psychiatry no rule for D.O.C ...  Read More

Which is the benzo that is most widely used to control the side effects of ssri and that is also best for depression. 1) Alprazolam 2) clonazepam 3) etizolam

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Just wake up early in the morning, have a glass full of lukewarm water, squeeze some lemon in it, and hit the gym or have at least 2kms of walk. Start reading some books, always try to finish at least ...  Read More

Is SNRI better than SSRI in treating depression ? Is SNRI better than SSRI in treating depression ?.

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Hi SNRI are not better than SSRI, in fact SNRI had more side effects than SSRI. SNRI are used if SSRI is not effective, but this doesn't mean that they are more effective. Thanks ...  Read More

Whenever i take any ssri or snri i have drowsiness and low mood and tierdness low energy ..and not able to think...why is this happening...kindly explain..

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Consult me online for help ...  Read More

Which is the best SSRI medicine according to your experience with ur patients .. not from Google !!!

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Depends from person to person as per need ...  Read More

Does SSRI medication lower testosterone levels in male in long term medication. Like placida medicine

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Im not able tolearate any of the ssri or snri..i have very increased sleepiness,headche ,tierdness..not able to do daily activity..even if i take it at the night time..help me out..sir..i hav consulted my doctor..but he is also trying me with differnt types of drugs..but im not able to improve..

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Use lowest possible dose and increase it slowly. These side effects are time limited and with the time tolerance develops to such side effects. ...  Read More

I've had allergy, acne with hair growth in uncommon places. My doc has recommended usage of sertraline tablets. What's the use of sertraline(SSRIs) ? As far as I understand, Its used for depression. Under what circumstances does one use it for skin issues and would it have any side effects?

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Please consult online and share clear pictures of the allergy ...  Read More

Sir i listen docters says and also study showes that SSRi hava affcet on libido but here is diffrent for me. I using SSRi in second term 1st term 2 months and now 2nd term continue for two weeks but i feel much better libido an orgasm. Whats happen kindly describe...

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take proper knowledge about this ...  Read More

I read in internet that nicotine reduce effect of ssri, is it true' I have ocd and specific phobia I am taking paroxitine and pregabalin can I smoke

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Smoking can trigger anxiety symptoms and it can worsen your phobia. So it’s best avoided. Or consider harm reduction and limit the number of cigarettes to 1 or 2 ...  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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Hello , taking higher doses of benzodiazepines causes cognitive decline. It is never adviseable to take medications specially benzodiazepines or hypnotics without proper guidance ...  Read More

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