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Do psychiatric meds that affect neurotransmitter and receptors in the brain, cause any death of brain cells/ kill neurons? Do they reduced intelligence? And, only if receptors are affected, can receptors be rebuilt over time? In short, do psychiatric medicines kill brain cells? Please guide corry. Thanks

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Hello. Psychiatric treatment does not cause death of brain cells. It alters the receptors of neurons only. Receptors are continuously upregulated and downregulated according to the neurotransmitters a ...  Read More

I'm suffering from depression since last 4 years and I have taken 1.Escitalopram+ clonazepam 2. Fluoxetine+ amisulpride 3. escitalopram+ venlafaxine+clonazepam Even after this I'm only 60-70% better. What are the medicines that are mostly given as an adjunct tgerapy when ssri doesn't work. I know u will say it depends on the case but I have same s

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My advice is to consult with psychologist for psychotherapy along with the treatment you are taking to rule out the cause of depression. ...  Read More

I'm on SSDI for physical & mental illness. I'm going through a review and having to fight to keep my disability. I haven't seen a therapist in a years, so I don't have a "current" diagnosis. I get my meds from GP and can't afford weekly/monthly appts with a psych doc. So my question is: Do psych docs ever do just an evaluation and/or diagnosis? Is

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Yes a Psychiatrist will evaluate you. It has to be a face to face consultation. Look for one in your area ...  Read More

Went to a doctor. Been prescribed pan 40 and prozac. Does it mean I've been diagnosed with depression?

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Prozac or fluoxetine is a medication which works on the brain chemical "serotonin". The usage of fluoxetine is done not just for depression but a host of other conditions like anxiety disorders, obse ...  Read More

In stress, anxiety, depression, gut issues, obsessive thinking etc, and use of psych meds for years and even rtms...post stopping, severe sleep loss for years etc. with other physical side effects etc...now facing breathing issues and memory and focus issues. Is there any loss of brain cells, damage to the brain cells, permanent harm to the memory

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Hey, as you have said that you have had anxiety, depression for the longest time, and above that diet was not good, and sleep issues. This has damaged the body in many ways, and body takes time to rec ...  Read More

I have been struggling with depression. Two years ago I was out on serdep anti depressants 100 mg and azor .5 mg. Last year I had a bad breakdown and the psych told me I was bipolar but didnt do any test. The medication made me aggressive and didn't help at all. She made my anti depressants less to 50 mg and took away my anxiety meds. Can I increa

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As per the history you have bipolar illness. Aggressive behavior with sertaline 100mg is switching over to mania phase. So currently depression phase need to be adequately addressed. Need to a ...  Read More

I'm on a few psych meds. Getting off two of them and starting two more of them. They started me off I the lowest dosage possible for the new ones. Well cutting back on a few of my meds and trying to compose myself while on nearly 0 mg of new meds is hard. I'm losing my mind

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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. Medicine are only a temporary measure and they suppress and control emotions to give some instant relief and doesn't cure permanently . But your de ...  Read More

I have been to 3 psychiatrists till now. I have taken ssri, snri, benzo, atypical antipsychotic but nothing helped me much. The protocol mostly followed in India for depression is: 1.Escitalopram 2.Escitalopram+atypical antipsychotic 3.fluoxetine+atypical antipsychotic 4.SSRI+SNRI+Atypical antipsychotic *Benzo-when needed for a month After this the

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A combination of medications plus CBT will be useful ...  Read More

I'm taking Nexito20 for 2 years . I was diagnosed with ibs 4 months back. I was feeling bit stable before ibs but after that my depression is getting very hard to manage. I feel very unstable. Doctor told me that ibs can't be cured, u have to manage it just like depression. Does IBS not let Nexito work/absorb property in the system. What should I d

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Read up about clinical depression and anxiety on the internet. IBS is often associated with such conditions. If you meet the criteria, then consult a Psychiatrist. ...  Read More

My Doctor had prescribed me to Take - 1Ponol 10mg + 1 Calantin 40 mg tablet Twice a day , Along with 1 Amimets H Tab (at Night) ... I think i took my 2nd dose of (Ponol & Calantin) around 9 pm... But (due to some reason my Anxiety got triggered again) ...i also have Tuburcular Retinal Vasality, (my anxiety got triggered because of some overthi

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Hello You're right about your anxiety being triggered but you've to understand one thing that alloff ...  Read More

I want to know if psychiatric medicines like SSRI, SNRI, antipsychotics etc cause any damage to neurons or brain cells or damage receptors. Do these permanently destroy neurons or induce neuron death or how? Also, want to ask about rtms therapy. Does this destroy neurons or it helps. Internet information is not reliable as everyone says anything th

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No. ...  Read More

Respected Doctors, Please suggest some meds for neuropathic pain. BP amd statins ongoing. Thank you all.

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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey. ...  Read More

Can you please name the meds on the picture attached, written? It will help! Thank you for response.

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It is all depends on Your Body stiffness, Nutrition Deficiency and Inflammation around the muscles and joints. Please get through full body assessment and Recover faster ...  Read More

Will boswellia serrata (shallaki) 600mg twice daily have significant interaction with risperidone 6mg, pacitane 4mg and valproate cr 1000mg?? i read shallaki inhibits lots of metabolic enzymes but is it very significant that it might cause problems or just mildly? i really want to take the "indian frankincense" shallaki as its beneficial to a lot o

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talk to any psychologist ...  Read More

On antidepressants for 20+ yrs. Trying to wean off. Require most effective alternative medicine in ayurveda for depression.

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Consult Physician for medicines ...  Read More

Hi, I was diagnosed with depression, and I have a medical certificate for that, however, meds are expensive here. I was researching online and found that desipramine might do the trick. Is it possible?

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Please dont self medicate..the drug you have mentioned is one of the oldest, there are many newer and safer alternatives ...  Read More

Can I give my daughter benadryl after I've given her a cold and flu med. Its been 3hours

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo. Keep a difference of 6 hours, else you may have overdose. ...  Read More

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