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I am confused whether I should take anti depressants. Does it have any side effects, when should i start and stop

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You have to get the prescription of antidepressant from a Psychaitrist. He/she will decide if you need to take these medicines or not. Also will explain you about the benefits and side effects if any ...  Read More

What is the time duration for taking Anti Depressants..What is the protocal?How long should it be taken?

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Antidepressants act in 2-8 weeks depending on the severity of symptoms and nature of antidepressants. There is no best or worst antidepressant. The choice Is made by the psychiatrist after getting kno ...  Read More

Hi, Is their any side effects for anti depressants medication, taking medications for years is good or bad..

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See every medication like even paracetamol or ayurvedic med. Can have side effects...But more important that for what purpose it is being taken and whether it's fulfilling it's indicated job...If you ...  Read More

Iam taking anti depressants for the past 3 years for social phobia now my parents arranging marriage for me?? Iam a mentally ill person these anti depressants are making me a better person can I able to marriage???

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I am not sure what 'better person' to be able to marry means but taking medications regularly would have stabilised your condition. You can go ahead and marry after consulting about your condition wit ...  Read More

Are anti depressants habit forming . I am on anti depressants for the first time in my life for lockdown induced anxiety. My doc says that if i go according to him there won't be a habit forming thing. Pls suggest.

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Yes it won’t be don’t worry Doctor knows best He will gradually decrease and then stop it at the right time Meanwhile take therapy Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counselling Al ...  Read More

I have been prescribed anti depressants for my depression & anxiety issue. I am already taking homeopathic medicine for irregular periods & I want to know if there will be any issue like periods or fertility in future if I take anti depressants now.

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Noo it wont. ...  Read More

Is it ok to take setraline ,my medicine for anti depressant and mosegor vita? Is there any side effects?

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Hi No such side effects, olny thing is people who take should not drink alcohol, that's it ...  Read More

I need to know the most reliable and easily available brand names of some anti depressants. And do I need a medical prescription from a doctor for it or is there any medication which I can obtain with one?

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A prescription is required to get antidepressants. There is a potential of misuse of any information provided on public platform. Hence, the brand names should not be provided in a public query. Befor ...  Read More

Am on anti depressants medication. A bit concerned about taking the medication while trying to have a baby. My psychiatrist believes it’s safe to take the medication while pregnant. It just has to be properly managed. He also believes I need to take the medication for at least a year.

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Pregnancy and post pregnancy are periods which have high probability for mental health issues. If psychiatric problems come back even that will affect mother and baby's health. On the other hand takin ...  Read More

I've been on anti depressants for last two years, i used to take Venlor xr 75mg daily, now i have reduced the dose to 37.5mg, and still taking daily. I wanted to know is it ok to take this medicine everyday for long time?

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I can only suggest you to consult a psychologist, to understand yourself better and to have a clarity about yourself to handle all these issues currently in your life.. ...  Read More

I was on anti-depressants consistently since March 2023. (Fluoxetine for 2years, Sertraline for 8months, Paroxetine for 8 weeks, & Escitalopram for more than 8 weeks) I have recently tapered off Rexipra (Escitalopram). I was taking a 10mg dose. I switched to 5mg for 10-15 days & then 2.5 mg for 10 days. I am experiencing severe insomnia &am

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Yeah it does cause ...  Read More

Hello so I went for an appointment to my doctor and she diagnosed me with ADHD but ended up prescribing fluoxetine which is an antidepressant. I am thinking of asking for a replacement should I??

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You must discuss about your diagnosis and treatment options with your psychiatrist. One psychotropics is prescribed for multiple indications. ...  Read More

I want to conceive a child but I was on anti depressants for 21 days for my eating behaviour . I had stress eating. I occasionally still do. My medications got over a month ago. Can I plan a baby soon ? And more over is taking Prozac 20mg safe incase I wish to conceive ?

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You dont need to worry discuss with psychiatrist and you can be shifted on safer medication with respect to pregnancy. Also dont stop medication by your own as relapse can cause more complications. ...  Read More

Hello ,i am 28 f unmarried ...actually i undergone antidepression treatment ,i was given high dose nexito 15 mg,took for one month,then no periods...its since three months ..i consulted homeopathy,doctor gave pulsatilla 200 c nd gossipiyum herbacum mother tincture..still periods didnt come..is the problem a side effect of anti depressants??

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Hi it's better to take homoeopathic medicine which are safe and without side effects You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance ...  Read More

I'm going through anxiety and depression from past few years.. doc had put me on venlift 75mg and now slowly tapered to 37.5 mg.. is it safe to take while pregnant? I can't stop it immediately as I tried and I get brain zaps, and it relapses..

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Connect please ...  Read More

What's the natural remedy for h pylori? The two weeks anti biotic treatment is difficult and makes the body very hot. Does anybody know the natural remedy?

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Discuss your case with your recent reports over consultation ...  Read More

I am on sertaline 100 mg in the morning and thenopam pro 0.5 (etizolam 0.5 + 20 propanol) . Why does anti-depressant help for 2 hours. By evening anxiety worsens so much that I can't go outside or talk to people nor exercise. I feel like I should be in a locked room not watched by anyone. Even anti depressants affect sleep.

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Need to consult ...  Read More

I am taking Mirtaz 7.5 every night since February, 2022. I have gained alot of weight and I feel hungry alot as well. Which medication can be a replacement for mirtaz and act as well as it and not cause weight gain.

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You my replace with clonazepam or other class of benzodiazepine or melatonin ...  Read More

I was taking ant-depressants for my depression and anxiety,suddenly i stopped taking my medications!! Now I'm feeling somewhat uneasiness!!! Again I'm feeling anxious!! Should i start it over again!! I didn't check with my doctor before stopping tablets

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Hello, You should not have stopped the medicine suddenly. Better take the medication as usual and consult your treating doctor. ...  Read More

What would happen If I consume accidently 10 nipam tablets? It needs any treatment or settle down naturally

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It appears to be a planned act rather than accidental, otherwise you would not have been asking this question here. Self medication is never advisable. There is always a risk of complications and adve ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with clinical depression last year and I consulted a psychiatrist who prescribed me medicines which were for anxiety and depression. I didn't take them as I took the counselling therapy and felt better. One year later now, my anxiety is peaking making things very difficult for me on a daily basis, I got a tattoo 2 days back, I wante

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Hello, You can take. Tattoo will not affect anything. ...  Read More

I'm on below mentioned Anti depressants. I have excessive gas issues and not feeling well. I have vomiting type feeling after having meals and feel excessive sleepy during the day time. I have EXCESSIVE PAIN in my Knees and back and shoulders. And never feel fresh after waking up. I have excessive fatigue in my body and feel tired all day and nigh

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Consult a psychiatrist ...  Read More

Hai Am married.Today due to some critical family issues am out of control. i got breathing trouble and my mouth stuck and my leg and fingers are numb and almost stucked in one position unable to be move. After i cried a lot my family supported me to relax and i taken nexvenla od 50 mg 3 tablets. Now iam v sleepy and getting nausea but able to stan

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Nothing to worry ...  Read More

Does anti depressant affect fertility i guess it affect libido only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Doesn't affect ...  Read More

Hi Doc, Since last one and half year im suffering from anxiety and was on medication for the same. The latest medicine that i was having was - Druthip 75 mg and half depsival forte. This was the tapered dose already. And since i was feeling okay. I stopped it.. im off anti depressants since Diwali and the consequences are too bad. I have severe an

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You can restart medication or consult with me on practo ...  Read More

Hello Doc, I have been on anti anxiety medications since last one year and my weight has increased tremendously. Its 95 kgs now. I am unable to handle it.. and.. i want to lose weight. Is there any alternative available?? Why does these medicines cause so much of Weight gain?? I gained 7 kgs in a span of 3 months. Please advise. I am not happy ins

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Hello, There are medications for anxiety and depression which don't lead to weight gain. Consult your psychiatrist and explore different option. ...  Read More

I'm currently on anti depressant medication (sensival 25mg).so I feel like my hair is falling unusually.. Can it be because of this medication?

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Stop it and see. Check with ur doctor Thanks ...  Read More

Hi I took antidepressants for 8 months .its been 3 weeks my dr has stopped it .but I am having morning headache since then . For long it will last ?

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How did you taper the dose? It has to be decremental like steroids.Are you having any sleep issues? ...  Read More

I had been referred to consume couple of anti depressants by a doctor last week. After starting medication I feel like the side effect has caused ED. I'm in a lot of panic right now. Is this side effect permanent. Will this stop once I stop consuming them? I didn't have any problems related to ED before starting the medocation

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Treating the cause of depression is the best treatment for this.. speak to ur psychiatrist about this.. u can book video consultation with urologist for further counselling... ...  Read More

Is there any anti depressant pill which does not cause sexual problem like erectile dysfunction,fertility problem and low sex drive Bcoz i am experiancing low sex drive problem due to anxiety?

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Yes, there are plenty ...  Read More

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