Hi doctors, My psychiatrist has recommended me clonidine 150 mcg IR at night for impulsivity and sleep issues. I haven’t started it yet because I’m a bit worried about blood pressure reduction. My current BP is around 120/80, age 30, male. I understand it’s not possible to give an exact prediction, but can anyone give an approximate idea of how much BP might drop at this dose, especially at night and next morning? Thanks in advance.
I started taking fluoxetine 80 mg again after a 6 month break. The reason I stopped was because of my poor financial situation, Although I'm taking the exact dose that my psychiatrist previously prescribed, I couldn't afford an appointment, so I restarted the medication on my own. I've been taking it for only two days, and I've been sleeping a lot... more than 15 hours a day. Is this something I should be worried about? I'm asking here because I can't afford to consult my psychiatristt right now, I've also noticed that my appetite seems to have decreased a little.
SOCIAL ANXIETY,COLD SWEATING DURING MEETING,EARLY DISCHARGE,MOOD SWINGS TAKING HYPERTENTION MEDICINE - LN BETA2.5MG DAILY
I'm looking for input from psychiatrists. I don't want to use stimulant medications for ADHD. I started atomoxetine, but after a few days I developed urinary retention, so my doctor stopped the medication. My question is: is it reasonable to consider adding tamsulosin and retrying atomoxetine under medical supervision? Is this an approach that's ever used in clinical practice? Does tamsulosin usually help with atomoxetine-induced urinary retention? Would tamsulosin be expected to reduce atomoxetine's effectiveness for ADHD? Are there any important risks or reasons this combination should generally be avoided? I'm not looking for personal medical advice—just interested in how psychiatrists think about this situation in practice.
Do you prescribe clonidine for adhd Dosages you prescribe? Doesn't it cause low bp? What dosages are safe? I am worrying about low bp before starting
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