Do Birth Control Pills Interact with Antidepressants?
Do emergency contraceptive pills interact with antidepressants? Hello, could you please tell me if there are any interactions when taking Yasmin (oral contraceptive) simultaneously with Bupropion SR FC * tab 150 mg and Remeron * soltab 30 mg, which are both antidepressants?
Dr. Li Wenguang reply Pharmacology
Hello, Yasmin is an oral contraceptive that contains 3 mg of drospirenone and 0.03 mg of ethinylestradiol per tablet. According to the information available, there are no significant interactions between Yasmin and Bupropion SR FC * tab 150 mg. However, there may be moderate inte...[Read More] Do Birth Control Pills Interact with Antidepressants?
Understanding Contraindications of Heart Medications: A Patient's Guide
Contraindications for Xinshuping (心舒平) Hello, Director Li. To avoid being overly verbose, I will directly list my questions and hope for your assistance in clarifying them. 1. In 2013, I had a heart attack and received a stent. In 2015, dizziness that had disappeared for many ye...
Dr. Li Wenguang reply Pharmacology
1. In medical terms, cerebrovascular disease typically refers to stroke, which can be categorized into two types based on the underlying cause: cerebrovascular occlusion (ischemic stroke) and cerebrovascular rupture (hemorrhagic stroke). The symptoms of stroke primarily involve n...[Read More] Understanding Contraindications of Heart Medications: A Patient's Guide
Can I Alternate Haldol and Risperdal for Mental Health Treatment?
Inquiry about psychiatric medications? I visited a psychiatrist due to anxiety and emotional instability, and the doctor prescribed me two medications: 1. Haldol (Haloperidol) 1.25 mg (taking a quarter of a 5 mg tablet) and 2. Risperdal (Risperidone) 1 mg. I took Haldol for one m...
Dr. Li Wenguang reply Pharmacology
Hello, the psychiatric medications prescribed by your doctor, such as Haldol (haloperidol) and Risperdal (risperidone), can help alleviate symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and emotional agitation. However, they typically require at least four weeks of continuous use be...[Read More] Can I Alternate Haldol and Risperdal for Mental Health Treatment?