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Health Query

I am suffering from ocd and for that I had been given 75 mg xet cr for almost around 2 and half years. I was almost recovered from ocd but I noticed a sudden drop in my testosterone levels and low libido and I went to my doctor then he told me to taper the medication slowly but I did not listened to him as he had not told me the consequence of stopping the medication abrudly but with my over confidence I stopped taking medications but after 8 weeks I started getting the withdrawal symptoms of paroxetine like frequent panic attacks agitation and restlessness suicidal tendencies and again I went to my doctor then he told me to take prodep 40 mg daily along with lonazep 0.5 mg but it's been 15 days still I am experiencing tremors agitation it's been a hell when can I come out of withdrawal symptoms of paroxetine pls help.

Dr. Rajpal Kaushik90%(72 ratings)

PGDRP, MPhil, PGDGC

Psychologist•Delhi

it will take almost 21days to flush out any hard drug, don't worry you are getting replacement therapy you will recover soon .try out relaxations, regular exercise also help

232 people found this helpful

Health Query

I'm 24 and I've been smoking since I was 18, its a long time. I used to smoke around 10 cigarettes daily and now I'm completely cigarette free since 1st January 2017. I crave for smoking all the time but I manage myself however to not smoke a single puff of that again but the problem is my chest hurts, mainly right side and I can feel the pain in back as well. I want to know about it, is it common? If it is then what are other problem I'm gonna have while quitting smoking. Suggest me anything which can make this procedure easier. please reply as soon as possible.

Dr. Chayanika Sarma89%(82 ratings)

MD - Psychiatry

Psychiatrist•Guwahati

You took a very good decision to quit smoking. It is a harmful habit & do not have any beneficial effect on the body. Smoking for long may affect the upper respiratory tract & lungs, causing many problems like throat irritation & infection, chronic cough, COPD, Chronic bronchitis etc. As you are having chest pain better get yourself evaluated by a physician to rule out any affect in your chest & lungs by smoking.
Take the following steps to keep up your motivation to continue your effort to ...more

Asked for male, 38 years old from Alwar

2 years before duloxetine 30 mg and propranolol 20 mg BD dose started for my panic attack by psychiatrist. Now I have reduced it to 20 mg duloxetine and 20 mg propranolol OD dose. But I am not able to quit. I have tried many times to leave these medicines but each and every time I faced withdrawal symptoms like brain zig zags, noise in ear, vertigo etc. Kindly help me to quit above medicines. I will be very very thankful to you do tor. I take hypertension and diabetes medicine daily.

Dr. Jaspreet Kour Arora93%(1902 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurveda•Jammu

Hello sir to leave above mentioned medicine it's upto you how you do that simply take medicine one day than give one day gap for one week than next week maintain the gap for 2 days than next week 3days in this way you can maintain your health n meantime you will drop the medicine, take chayawanprash,with milk either morning or evening, take fresh n seasonal fruits, do pranayam, deep breathing it will help you a lot n improve your diet. U can ask for further information n assistance

Asked for Male, 27 years old from Jalgaon

If someone isn't addicted to alcohol or drugs. Still he will have withdrawal symptoms after quitting ? I'm drinking alcohol from last 7 years (I'm 26 now), but more from last one and half year, average of drinking from last year will be approximately 2 beer a week. N I've smoked Marijuana in 7 years not more than 20-25 times. From last year, only around 10 times. I've not tried or taken any other drugs . Ever. I'm not addicted to both. I don't care if I don't drink or smoke. But last month-on may 2016, I smoked Marijuana for 3 times in 10 days (on 2 may and 6 may and 13 may 2016) and started having withdrawal symptoms from 15 may 2016 till today (it's 39th day). I didn't had alcohol or Marijuana or coffee after that. Not any cravings to have. My symptoms were so worst for 20-25 days. But From last 10 days, all symptoms comeback once in day. But my mind don't stop thinking. It's like a machine which isn't stopping of random thoughts. What causing brain to work continuously. Will it will stop or not? I'm afraid of this thing. Please help. I talked with my homeopathy doc. He said Marijuana or any drug affects by breaking the link (barrier or bridge) between conscious and subconscious mind. He said It'll take time to built that link. Is he correct? I don't wanna get caught in pills. My question is that after quitting still I'll have withdrawal symptoms for both? What are those? How long it'll take? And what are long term effects ? How to compensate with those? How to get rid of symptoms? please don't suggest me to consult any specialist. I don't wanna get caught in pills. I wanna detoxify naturally.

Dr. Amit N92%(2942 ratings)

MBBS, MD Psychiatry, DNB Psychiatry

Psychiatrist•Nagpur

Drugs, be it alcohol or marijuana, in the long run are precipitating factors of all sorts of psychiatric disorders. Alcohol withdrawal doesnot run more than a week and marijuana causes only psychological withdrawal never physical.
So as in your case, it seems to be an underlying independent anxiety or depressive disorder that has developed. If you wish to refrain from medicines, you may try relaxation methods like deep breathing exercises, yoga and meditation.
Also sessions of counsellin...more

Asked for male, 29 years old from Chennai

Sir/madam I am 28 years old female, for all small things I used to get tensed alot. For years small small symptoms were shown by my body tat something is wrong due to my tension. But in oct 2015 I got so tensed for one family problem. And felt like a lump feeling in my throat and felt lik I can not breath, so went to pulmonologist, he gave me medicines thinking its wheezing. So after 2 days of taking medicines, 1 night at 12 (immediately after menstruation started) my brain and heart both showed worst symptoms and I thought I had heart attack or something and said to my parents that something is gonna happen to me. Thy convinced tat nothing wrong and made me sleep, after getting up in the morning I had d same symptoms, I immediately rushed to cardiologist and took ecg, he said am perfectly alright and said that I suffered from severe anxiety and asked me to drink some cool milk, after many months lump feeling gone, but after tat started to get severe dizziness. And again went to cardiologist, he asked me to consult psychiatrist, so I went to psychiatrist thinking tat since no problem with my heart, I have brain tumor or something. She saw me and said nothing wrong with my body, but I was unable to believe it, she said I have severe anxiety and depression. And prescribed nexito plus and lonazep for one month. I took it and felt good, but immediately after a month I had bad brain zaps (electric jolt lik feeling), so again went to her. Now (dec 2015) she prescribed duleza 20 and d-venizz 50, but I did not take those medicines seeing bad reviews about withdrawal symptoms in net. So without taking those 2 medicines Controlled brain zaps, and I was ok (with minimal symptoms) for few months, but in april 2016 I had earlier symptoms and it was too worst. So again went to the doctor, but while going me and my dad had bike accident and got hurt very badly. So I could not go to the doctor. And returned home. Now (may 2016) I am having all the symptoms (feel like going mad, like about to fall, can not stand at all, so many strange feelings in brain, heart pounding, lik about to get fits, hands legs twitching, right eye swelling after every sleep, and while trying to sleep, feel lik earth is pulling me down->> al these symptoms gets worse after each menstruation) but if isay to my parents about it, no one listening and they are shouting tat am ok and wantedly saying all these. But thy can not understand wat bad is going on inside my body. And my weight is reduced (50 to 48). I am really confused bcos right now I am unable to go to psychiatrist and I want to know can I take those 2 medicines (which I did not take it earlier when doctor prescribed) now-> (duzela 20 and d-veniz 50). Pls help me, daily its like hell. I can not bear at all.!

Ms. Kaustubhi Shukla88%(133 ratings)

M.Sc - Psychological Counseling, B.A ( ...read more

Psychologist•Delhi

Hello lybrate-user,
sorry to learn about your problems.
It must eb difficult to live with such traumatic experinces, everyday. I would strongly suggest you go to your psychiatrist and explain yoir problems and also ask for a modification in ongoing treatment.
If you are not satisfied with your current doctor then see a good neurologist, soon.
Don't wait for things to get worse. Please see your doctor.

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Asked for female, 29 years old from Kolkata

I'm a 28 years old girl, unmarried. I'm addicted to smoking. I started it very casually 2 yrs. First with 1 cigarette, then 2, then 5 and gradually the number of cigarette kept increasing. Now I smoke 20 cigarettes per day. I don't have any emotional issues nor do I have now. Just The fun part became an addiction. Now I want to quit desperately. I tried many times but every time it resulted in failure. The withdrawal symptoms are too much to ask for. When I don't smoke for 6-7 hrs I feel anger and rage in me and after that a period of depression which lasts. I read many articles on Internet about quitting. I tried every non medical trick but I couldn't deal with the withdrawal symptoms with enough motivation. If I can get some help or any good medicine which will help me quit it will be helpful.

Dr. Anupam Malaviya90%(859 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine & Surgery...read more

Ayurveda•Sultanpur

Dear friend, congrats you have a strong willpower, but some time you loose your confidence. I assure you that nothing will go wrong when you quit smoking.
This is a false belief that withdrawal of smoking causes any damage.
But what happens when you quit, a low confidence again provokes to restart.
Here what should be done, just take few deep breaths and a glass of cold water and lemon juice and sip this slowly.
Spend 10, _15 min.
Try to engage your mind in any work, play wit...more

Health Query

I am 21 years old medical student. I have the habit of smoking from the past 1 year. In the short time I became very addicted to it that I smoke 15-20 cigarettes a day. I realized it's cause and decided to quit smoking. I stopped smoking for 2 days. Now it became more harder like cough, sleeplessness, anxiety to smoke, and so on. As a medico I know these are withdrawal symptoms. But how to get rid of it? please help me.

Dr. Saul Pereira94%(49777 ratings)

Reparenting Technique, BA, BEd

Psychologist•Bangalore

Withdrawal symptoms vary from person to person and I hope that this is just that. However, many times when giving up addictive habits, the body does act strangely, sometimes because of psychosomatic factors and at other times just because of the absence of the substances. This is an attempt by the body to entice you back to the abuse by suggesting that you cannot manage without these chemicals. If you are weak you will succumb. If you are firm this attempt will fizzle out and disappear. Often wh...more

Health Query

I am 30 yr old male suffering from anxiety from last 6 years. As I know that anxiolytic drugs have side effects and it's withdrawal symptoms can make the anxiety more worse than before, how one can be treated with this kind of medication? I am trying to control it by keeping myself busy, doing yoga, pranayam but can't avoid symptoms associated with this disorder. Is there any alternative treatment available to cure anxiety?

Dr. K V Anand91%(35289 ratings)

BASM, MD, MS (Counseling & Psychotherapy...read more

Psychologist•Palakkad

Dear , anxiety disorders are a category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear, where anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a racing heart and shakiness. There are a number of anxiety disorders: including generalized anxiety disorder, a specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, and panic disorder among others. While each has its own c...more

Asked for female, 36 years old from Latur

I had used 3 pills from locipil tablets and then stopped. After three months now again want to continue those tablets. So is that possible to take from same packets or to buy a new packets.

Mr. Saul Pereira94%(49777 ratings)

Reparenting Technique, BA, BEd, Transact...read more

Psychologist•Bangalore

You should never stop these medicines without your doctor's advice. Although this medication can be addictive, it is good for your anxiety. If you have the strips with you, please check the expiry date and if it is still within the expiry date, you can take it. But I advise you to meet with your doctor and let her/him monitor your medication. It is also recommended that if you don't want to take the medicine for a long time, you should seek the help of a counselor from whom you will learn skills...more

292 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 27 years old from Ranchi

Hello doctor I eat chalk and cement from walls by scratching it and my stomach aches very much. But ultrasound doesn't show any harm. What to do how to stop please reply.

Dr. Sandhya Krishnamurthy95%(11961 ratings)

BAMS

Ayurvedic Doctor•Bangalore

Hi,
this is a typical symptom of iron deficiency. Check your hb values by doing a blood test. First deworm yourself and then start iron supplements.

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Health Query

I have continued pain in upper middle abdomen. i done ultrasound & abt test. I take medicine but not relief.

Dr. Amar Deep93%(15311 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Raebareli

Please do a endoscopy first
if this does not helps in diagnosis a mri will be required to be done take easily digestable food only
pan dsr od to continue for now.

22 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 19 years old from Murshidabad

I am 19 years old female I have been crying a lot recently both due to academics and my mother's rude behaviour. I don't have much friends or I can say no friends to rely on. I am preparing for neet exam it's a kind of pressure but my mom keeps on fighting with me every day and makes me cry. I feel like dying as she never listens to me and always uses very harsh words that even makes me have suicidal thoughts. I don't have anyone to share my feelings with no friends, even my mom is like think she never understands me. I always stay lonely.

Ms. Namrata G.

BA psychology, MA Psychology

Psychologist•Surat

Hi, I'm truly sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing, and I want you to know that you're not alone. Your feelings are valid, and it's essential to address them with care and understanding.

Firstly, please know that there is hope and support available to you. It's understandable that the pressure of academics, combined with your mother's behaviour, is taking a toll on your mental health. Feeling lonely and overwhelmed is incredibly tough, but there are steps we can take togethe...more

545 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 24 years old from Mumbai

Hello, I have started taking whey protien by aavtar since almost two months now. I am feeling low libido issues and correction issues. Like I do get full correction, but can't maintain it. I also feel numbness in erections during nights. It's almost as if I can't feel the pleasure of it. This is happening since I have been taking whey. Also while sex I had problem maintaining erection after taking whey for a month. I am not sure if whey reduces libido, or is something else? Should I off whey for good?

Dr. Rahul Gupta93%(46318 ratings)

MD-Ayurveda, BAMS

Sexologist•Haldwani

Hello-
while some people believe that consuming whey protein can enhance sexual performance, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. In fact, consuming excessive amounts of protein can actually have the opposite effect and lead to decreased libido and erectile dysfunction.

36 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 34 years old from Bhubaneswar

Namaste sir/madam. I am suffering from depression and anxiety since many years. Doctor prescribed me flupentixol plus melitracen. Is these medicine suitable for me.

Dr. Pankaj Mahal

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...read more

Psychiatrist•Karnal

Even though it is not the first line medication for depression and anxiety, but this medication can be used in this condition. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the course of this medication.

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Health Query

My wife had taken cyclopam as she has stomach ache, she is breastfeeding a 3 month infant. Now I checked that cyclopam should not be given to breastfeeding women as in some cases it causes apnea in baby. She just took one dose, it is really harmful and serious? What steps do we need to take.

Dr. Sushma Shah93%(9037 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Vadodara

literature mention but during pregnancy this is the only medicine given. in one dose nothing is going to happen. you can check your baby he is perfect.

206 people found this helpful

Health Query

My mom had mild pain in upper right abdomen and we took a mri-mrcp, in that report it says atrophy in left lobe of liver and a mildly enlarged spleen and gall bladder stone, is liver problem is serious? We also took lft blood test it came alright. And my mom had uncontrolled diabetes and controlled bp. Note: we found about gall bladder stone 7 years before.

Dr. N S S Gauri95%(159289 ratings)

Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (...read more

Unani Specialist•Kanpur

Follow these herbal combination for complete cure
sootshekhar ras 1 tablet twice a day
pittari avleh 10 gms twice a day
send her report initially.

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Asked for female, 16 years old from Ghaziabad

I'm 16 years old, and i'm having pain in my upper abdomen after eating anything for a month. The pain has gotten worse since. I ate the pantop hp kit for 10 days on my pediatrician's advice with no response. A uti diagnosed in a urine culture test and a hemorrhagic cyst was found in the left ovary in an ultrasound. But there is no pain in the lower abdomen. Now, pain occurs anytime, and the pain is different, like sometimes heartburn, gas, or stabbing pain. I also have had gerd for a long time because many times the food comes back up and I chew it and then swallow. Could it be because of anxiety, or is there another reason? Should I get an endoscopy?

Dr. Bhavin K Davra

MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DNB- Gastro...read more

Gastroenterologist•Surat

Hi,
you predominantly have gerd. Pain may be due to overlapping symptoms of dyspepsia (epigastric pain syndrome) or gerd related.
Anxiety can precipitate or worsen the symptoms of gerd. If you have taken ppi (pantoprazole, omeprazole etc.) for some time regularly and have no symptom relief or if you have difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, blood in vomit, weight loss. Then you will benefit from consulting a gastroenterologist.
May need to undergo, endoscopy +/- oesophageal manometry.

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Asked for male, 32 years old from Bangalore

I was having anxiety and panic attacks. I was prescribed stalopam 5 mg for a week and then 10 mg. Ever since I started the medicine, I had been feeling drowsy and depressed. It is less intense now than when I started it. Although yes my panic attacks and anxiety when I think certain things is way less, but I am feeling sad all the time and also it's like I am intoxicated. How long will this adjustment phase last?

Mr. Syed Tahir Rufai90%(35 ratings)

Diploma - Guidance & Councelling, Master...read more

Psychologist•Delhi

The adjustment phase when starting a new medication can vary from person to person. Generally, side effects like drowsiness and changes in mood may occur in the initial weeks as your body adapts to the medication. For most people, these side effects tend to lessen over time.
In the case of stalopam (escitalopram), which is an ssri (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) commonly prescribed for anxiety and panic disorders, side effects often improve within the first few weeks. However, every...more

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