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CIPRALEX

    Cipralex is part of a family of anti-depressants known as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Patients suffering from depression and anxiety disorders are prescribed this medicine. There is no immediate effect; patients can start to feel better only after a couple of weeks. Patients suffering from epilepsy, improper kidney or liver function, diabetes, have a tendency to develop bruises easily, and are known to have eye problems like glaucoma should consult doctors before taking this anti-depressant.
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Psychologist•Bangalore
Obsession is a repeating thought pattern that is not concrete; and compulsion is a repeating behavior pattern that is non-productive. As a combination they occupy the individual to the point of stagnating in their state for long durations of time. Sometimes, it can cripple the person from doing normal chores, and sometimes the OCD will place some importance to the frequency of an action to again slow down their function. There is a tendency to attribute some magical thinking to it too. All this ...more
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Psychiatrist•Akola
Hello, thanks for the query. If taken under proper medical supervision & for proper indication, escitalopram is a very good medication to relive depression & various anxiety disorders. May I know who prescribed you escitalopram & in what dose? what were your problems for which you were advised to take tablet escitalopram; so that I can help you better. Good luck.
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Hi, i'm 18 year old from last fours months i'm sick my symptoms changes time after time fifteen days back I was feeling 2) nervousness in whole body specially heart and stomach 3) insomnia 4) dry mouth 5) health anxiety 6) i'm feeling my mind blank 7) feeling of getting crazy 8) heavyness on head 9) drowsiness 10) nausea 11) heart palpitations 12) muscle tension 13) restlessness 14) dizziness 15) always one thought remain in mind that when I will fine always thinking about health after than I got fine for 7 days now from last four days i'm feeling i'm feeling 1) heavyness on my head 2) excessive dizziness 3) excessive drowsiness, 4excessive nervousness 5, disbalanced, 6) excessive tiredness, 7) something like deafness in my ear 8 worried, 8) feeling of my mind getting blank 9) dis orientation, 10) difficult in concentrate on a past event 11) memory disturbing 12) health anxiety this all from last four months my signs and synptoms changes time after time I consult many physican but nothing improve i'm unable to understand what happens to me please suggest me what to do I take these medicine in past I take these medicine I take 1) etizolam 2) para cr (paroxentine) 3) riser 4) escitalopram (cipralex) 5) propanolol please suggested me what to do? help me.

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Dentist•Lucknow
It seems you have anxiety neurosis some recent heart break some recent loss some recent exams can lead to all this try to meditate remember your god take deep breaths you may also b having some mild allergy take deworming tablet try to relax keep your self busy god bless.
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General Physician•Nashik
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There are 2 main causes for vertigo.
1) diseases of the ear 2) diseases of the brain.
Diseases of the ear causing vertigo are bppv (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), meniere's disease, labyrinthitis, trauma to the inner ear, toxicity due to medicines. These diseases can occur at any age and are usually associated with nausea and vomiting. Examination by an ent doctor will help to come to a diagnosis.
Diseases of the brain causing vertigo are bleeding or interrupted blood supply ...more
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Psychiatrist•Akola
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Simple answer no! homeopathy or for that matter any other form of treatment (ayurveda, unani) does not have 100% cure for depression. Your dose of cipralex is too low! with proper medicine doses & certain lifestyle modifications, you can get better for sure! good luck.
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