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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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Thanks for your query! I generally recommend my patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) be treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) consisting of exposure and response prevention, a s ...  Read More

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 Can it be withdrawn?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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There are many side effects according to the literature. Side effect profile among patients varies. Kindly specify your concern. Yes they can be withdrawn gradually depending upon the circumstances. ...  Read More

What are the common side effects of Acnovate?

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Skin irritation, burning sensation, stinging, increased sensitivity to sunlight, dryness, itching ...  Read More

Are there any common side effects of Adgain Plus?

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It is basically a multivitamin tablet, but if somebody is allergic to the components in the tablet it can cause a allergic reaction ...  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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Yes its can raised cholesterol ...  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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hi I understand your concern homeopathic treatment offers best results in such cases without any side effects better consult with me online now share more details on private chat ...  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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Interaction between Allopathic medication and Ashwagandha have not been studied. It’s your own risk. ...  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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Consult a psychiatrist and take proper medication in proper dose. Different brands have different effectiveness as well. ...  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

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

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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Ideally to be stopped 3 months prior to pregnancy. You need to consult your doctor for stopping it ...  Read More

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

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Every medicine has some side effect But when you take any medicine after consultation then it wil cause more benefit then side effects. ...  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

Sir I have been Diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder and Psychiatrist has prescribed me and SSRI that is Anxit Plus (0.5mg Alprazolam+ 25mg Seratilne) for 2months once a day. Will I get any sexual side effects of I use it for 2months ??

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Start proper ayurvedic medicine.. To get rid of this problem permanently without any side effects.. To live a healthy lifestyle ...  Read More

Sir/mam between paroxetine and Escatilopram ssri which is more tolerable and have less side effect and better efficacy...plz reply

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Thank you for your question Depends on your symptoms and diagnosis. Kindly contact for consultation ...  Read More

Is sertaline best ssri in India or which is the most popular ssri prescribed by doctors in india. Are anti depressents only for the symptoms of depression. Which medicine is there for the root cause of depression.

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Please consult now ...  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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Please consult ...  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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Clonazepam. It acts both as an anxiolytic and a sedative. ...  Read More

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

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It completely depends on the symptoms that we want to manage and side effect profile . ...  Read More

My doctor has prescribed me with palido OD 9. There are no ssri, are ssri mandatory with antipsychotic for conditions as schizoaffective disorder. Do I need to change my doctor?

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No need u can continue with same Dr it depends on ur symptoms we will start on medicaton ...  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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Hi, Depends on the medication you take and the underlying psychiatric condition. It would be beneficial if you could discuss with a psychiatrist along with your clinical details. ...  Read More

Sir i used paroxetine of ocd but stopped suddenly it happened 2yrs ago now i have to start ssri which is best with least sexual side effects

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Mirtazapine can be used , has no sexual side effects ...  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

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