Compulsive Eating Questions

Hi lybrate-user,
while going through this verbatim, it appears that your condition of ocd and depression is not yet remitted completely and that is probably due to undertreatment. The treatment you are getting still need to be optimized and dose of fluvoxamine should be increased to 300 mg per day. Clonazepam need to be tapered off and stopped gradually. If needed a medicine from tca class can be added as an augmentation strategy or as an add on.

Hello. It would be helpful if you could specify since how long you have been taking these medicines and also since how long have you used alcohol. Erection problems could be psychogenic, or it could be the side effect of a medicine or long term use of alcohol. If it is causing hindrance in your sexual life, I suggest you consult a psychiatrist.

Hi,
yes, you can try cypon 5 ml twice daily and increase to 10 mg twice daily if required. It's in your best interest if you take her to a pediatrician for detailed assessment of poor oral intake so that a definite cause can be found and an appropriate treatment or management can be planned.

It is safe to drink carrot juice. But there are chances that you may suffer from hypercarotenemia.
So better act wisely. Take advise of a dietitian as and when required.
You can consult me online for proper guidance and treatment.

You should consult Dr. there are so many substitute for any substance use disorder and med should be for both anti craving and detoxification.

Take rhus tox 200 twice daily for few days
if there is any cough or cold, sneezing other meds would be required.

It sounds like you are experiencing severe gastric symptoms, body pain, and sleeplessness. I'm glad to hear that you have already undergone some tests and evaluations to rule out any underlying medical conditions. The medications you have been prescribed, cintapro 1 mg and gabawin 25 mg, can be effective in treating your symptoms.
Cintapro is a medication that helps to reduce the production of stomach acid, which can help alleviate gastric symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and heart...more

Hi Lybrate user.
-kindly monitor your diet for any particular food/food product that might be causing bloat/indigestion.
-also monitor your overall caloric intake roughly so as to ensure adequate intake of calories, protein and micronutrients.
-if your complaint still persist kindly consult a specialist for the same.

Doses need to be titrated as all of the anti OCD medications are also antidepressants. Apart from that you need exercise regularly so that your body also naturally tries to cope with depression by releasing endorphins during exercise. Endorphins are natural antidepressants and make mood better. Avoid caffeinated drinks as they will worsen anxiety and depression. Do some breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.

Take diet which is high in insoluble fiber like whole grains, cereals and beans. Also take probiotic supplements and fiber supplements.