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Asked for male, 65 years old from Visakhapatnam
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MBBS, MD - Psychiatry, MBA - Healthcare

Psychiatrist•Davanagere
It's important to discuss any concerns about medication, especially when it involves managing a condition like ocd (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Here's some general information about the medicines you mentioned:
fluvoxin (fluvoxamine): this is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (ssri) commonly used to treat ocd. Ssris are often the first line of treatment for this condition.
Restyl (alprazolam): this is a benzodiazepine, a type of medication typically used for anxiety or panic d...more
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Psychiatrist•Kolhapur
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I would not advice plain alprazolam (restyl), since it is habit forming if taken for a prolonged period. Please consult with a psychiatrist if you have any sleeping issues and those can be easily treated with other medicines which are given for a short course. There are also other medicines which can be used on sos basis for sleeping, if, yes, you can take it with a glass of milk.
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Psychiatrist•Kochi
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Both are anti anxiety drugs .these group of medicines will have tolerance and with drawl reaction. Better you consult a psychiatrist or psychologist for your anxiety ,rather than self medicating.
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Asked for male, 20 years old from Shimoga
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Physiotherapist•Surat
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I understand you concern for your father. You can advice your father to start doing some aerobic or yoga so that his tension will be reduced and daily make a habit of taking 10-12 glasses of water which will make him fit and healthy away from all tensions. You can go for Xray investigation to confirm. And for knee pain let me recommed some home care management because it could be arthritis which is very common in this age:
• Avoid prolonged standing.
• Rest painful joints:
O Use a wa...more
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Psychologist•Karnal
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Dear Satya,
The present question here is not showing a good concern of yours for someone else and you yourself. If your intentions are not good for someone , please don't do anything in Outrage. And if someone try this for you ,be aware and don't be depressed for such attempts. Be safe and keep everyone safe around you. Prevention is better than cure. It's our moral responsibility to avoid such groups where alcohol is being served and become dangerous in revenge. So don't give chance oth...more
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General Physician•Noida
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Hello,

I am giving you some tips for sound sleep and early awakening in morning

Kindly follow advises given below:

1. strict to sleep time schedule

2. Do regular Physical activity

3. Regular meditation/ yoga

4. avoid Tea coffee after 7 pm

5. you can take bath at bed time

6. Avoid day time sleep

7. You can use alarm and gradually reduce your waking time by 15 minutes
Asked for male, 37 years old from Mumbai
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Endocrinologist•Dharwad
Hello, Thanks for the query.
Alprazolam is an anti anxiety drug, given to calm the mind. Where as the tablet you have mentioned is a hypnotic that is sleep inducing drug. Both are different. Thanks.
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