Is It Safe to Eat Bananas with Sleep Medications?
About bananas? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if it is safe to eat a banana before taking my bedtime medications (Desyrel, Sertraline, Lyrica, and Quetiapine). I usually eat a banana because I need to have something in my stomach before taking Lyrica. Is it safe to consume a ...
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We recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. 2. Consider seeking a consultation at another medical facility. Thank you! Wishing you good health![Read More] Is It Safe to Eat Bananas with Sleep Medications?
Overcoming Stigma: Proving Mental Health Stability for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Schizophrenia Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, which has led to paranoid delusions. My delusion involved being drugged and assaulted by my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach. As a result, I posted malicious comments about my coach online and claimed that I was assa...
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We recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. 2. Alternatively, seek consultation at another medical facility. Thank you! Wishing you good health![Read More] Overcoming Stigma: Proving Mental Health Stability for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Understanding Auditory Hallucinations: When Can They Be Recorded?
Schizophrenia Hello Dr. Hsueh, I would like to ask under what circumstances can auditory hallucinations be recorded? Previously, I consulted Dr. Lin Mianzhang, who confirmed that I indeed experience auditory hallucinations and delusions of reference (suspected hallucinations). Th...
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We recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. 2. Consider seeking a consultation at another medical facility. Thank you! Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Auditory Hallucinations: When Can They Be Recorded?
Safe B-Class Medications for Insomnia in Pregnant Women: What You Need to Know
I would like to inquire about the category B psychiatric medications that are safe for pregnant women to take? I have schizophrenia and severe insomnia. Previously, I was taking heavy psychiatric medications, including 0.25 mg of Lendormin (France) twice before bed, 10 mg of Sert...
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We recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Safe B-Class Medications for Insomnia in Pregnant Women: What You Need to Know
Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: Symptoms and Solutions
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, I would like to ask the doctor about my symptoms of palpitations and a sensation of body tremors. I went to see a cardiologist and had an electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, and thyroid function tests, and the doctor said everything was no...
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We recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Side Effects of Panic Disorder Medications
Side effects of panic disorder medications? Hello, Dr. Hsueh. In mid-January of this year, I experienced a recurrence of panic disorder that I had 20 years ago. I am currently seeing a doctor regularly at the hospital, and the doctor has prescribed medications: Ulotar, Anpan, and...
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I recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Wishing you good health. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Side Effects of Panic Disorder Medications
Can You Take Sleep Medications and B12 Together? Expert Advice
Is it necessary to stagger the timing of taking sleep medications and vitamin B12? Hello, doctor. My mother is getting older and has been experiencing poor sleep quality in recent years. During a recent consultation, the doctor prescribed Uledin, which is a sleeping medication. S...
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We recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Wishing you good health. Thank you![Read More] Can You Take Sleep Medications and B12 Together? Expert Advice
Understanding Sleep Talking: Causes and Implications for Mental Health
Sleep talking Hello doctor, my roommate or family members say that I talk in my sleep while I'm sleeping, but when I wake up the next day, I feel great and do not feel fatigued at all. I also have no recollection of what I said in my sleep.
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We recommend that you consult with a psychiatrist at a mental health clinic. Wishing you good health. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Sleep Talking: Causes and Implications for Mental Health
Understanding Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Schizophrenia Hello, doctor. I have a question. When I read sentences, my mind often feels sluggish, and I occasionally add unnecessary words automatically, which causes me to reread. Does this count as a form of cognitive disorder? What would be the best treatment for this? Than...
Dr. Xue Gengming reply Psychiatry
Recommendations: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. 2. Alternatively, seek consultation at another mental health facility. Thank you. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Is Temporary Coma Related to Psychiatric Medication Adjustments?
Is temporary coma related to adjustments in psychiatric medications? Hello Doctor: My father (approximately 70 years old) has a history of depression and bipolar disorder. Earlier this year, he exhibited signs of agitation, and following the doctor's instructions, he began t...
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Recommendations: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. 2. Alternatively, consult with other mental health care facilities. Thank you. Wishing you good health![Read More] Is Temporary Coma Related to Psychiatric Medication Adjustments?
Managing Trichotillomania: Seeking Help for Hair Pulling Behavior
Compulsive behavior I experienced a period of trichotillomania when I was about 11 years old, but I improved over time. For the past six to seven years, I've only occasionally pulled at my body hair. However, recently I've noticed a slight tendency for a relapse. How sh...
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Recommendation: Please consult with a mental health specialist. Thank you. Wishing you good health![Read More] Managing Trichotillomania: Seeking Help for Hair Pulling Behavior
Are Impulse Control Disorders Considered Neurotic Disorders?
Is adjustment disorder or impulse control disorder classified as a neurosis? Hello Dr. Hsueh, I am a recent graduate this year, and I would like to apply for a voluntary military service. However, during my middle school years, I visited the pediatric psychiatry department at Nat...
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Recommendation: Please consult a psychiatrist at the mental health clinic. Thank you. Wishing you good health![Read More] Are Impulse Control Disorders Considered Neurotic Disorders?
Understanding Memory Issues: Is It Dementia or Just Aging?
Taking credit for someone else's words as if they were your own? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask: On the evening of the 25th of last month, I was on the phone with my mother (64 years old) discussing handmade teacher greeting cards I made during my school days. My mother ...
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Recommendation: Consult with a psychiatrist at a mental health clinic. Thank you. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Memory Issues: Is It Dementia or Just Aging?
Is Fear of Sleeping in the Dark a Mental Health Issue?
I am afraid to sleep with the lights off at night? I'm sorry, but I would like to ask if being afraid to sleep with the lights off is really a condition? Do I need to see a doctor? I am 30 years old and have been afraid to sleep with the lights off since I was a child (aroun...
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Recommendation: Please consult a mental health specialist at the outpatient clinic. Thank you. Wishing you good health![Read More] Is Fear of Sleeping in the Dark a Mental Health Issue?
Can I Get My Original Sleep Medication Refilled?
Can the medication be refilled? Today, when I visited the doctor, I mentioned that I still wake up at night after taking Stinoss. The doctor immediately suggested switching my medication. I was originally taking Stinoss 2 times a day, but now I have to take Lendormin 1 time a day...
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Recommendations: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. 2. Alternatively, seek consultation at another medical facility. Thank you. Wishing you good health![Read More] Can I Get My Original Sleep Medication Refilled?
Could Your Symptoms Indicate Depression? Understanding the Signs
Could it be depression? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been feeling very down and crying often (even without any specific reason). After this has continued for a while, I have started experiencing frequent dizziness, nausea, chest tightness, and loss of appetite. I have previous...
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Recommendations: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. 2. Alternatively, seek consultation at another medical facility. Thank you. Wishing you good health![Read More] Could Your Symptoms Indicate Depression? Understanding the Signs
Concerns About Long-Term Fish Oil Use for Depression Treatment
I would like to ask the doctor about fish oil? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you some questions regarding fish oil. For the past six months, I have been taking fish oil (1000 mg daily) due to my depression. I'm concerned about whether long-term high-dose fish oil consu...
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It is advisable to discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Concerns About Long-Term Fish Oil Use for Depression Treatment
Can I Take Famotidine with Sertraline and Venlafaxine Together?
Can I take Famag tablet 20 along with Jing An Ning and Yue Kang? I have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and anxiety. The GERD has been more severe lately, but I consistently take Jing An Ning and Yue Kang before bed. My gastroenterologist prescribed me 20 mg of...
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It is advisable to discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Can I Take Famotidine with Sertraline and Venlafaxine Together?
Comparing MRI and NIRS for Brain Health in Schizophrenia Patients
MRI and NIRS Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with unspecified psychotic disorder and have been on medication for two years. Recently, I would like to get my brain checked for any degeneration. I would like to know which examination, MRI or NIRS, would provide clearer informa...
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It is advisable for you to consult with your attending physician regarding the above situation. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Comparing MRI and NIRS for Brain Health in Schizophrenia Patients
Understanding Panic Symptoms: The Role of Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
Autonomic Nervous System Panic Hello doctor, I have arrhythmia and premature contractions in my heart. I also feel a sense of pressure and tightness on one side of my neck, which often makes me feel like I can't get enough air. The lymph nodes in that area are swollen, and I...
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We recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptom management or determining if further examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Panic Symptoms: The Role of Autonomic Nervous System Disorders