Drug interactions, Neurology FAQ

Medication Issue - Rydapt (Midostaurin) My grandmother originally lived in Changhua, but she temporarily moved to Taoyuan to stay with us in July because she needed to get dentures. Since she has a long-standing issue with hand tremors, we took her to the hospital for an examinat...

Medication Consultation Hello, Doctor: I would like to inquire about the use of medications for autonomic nervous system disorders. I have been taking Xanax and Mirtazapine for about a month. I take Xanax at least 1 to 3 times a day during panic attacks, and I take half a tablet ...

Please provide information regarding the drug interactions between medications used for fibromyalgia and cyclobenzaprine? Hello, Dr. Tsai. I would like to ask about my fibromyalgia issue. My doctor prescribed me Lyrica to take one capsule every night, but my family is concerned a...

Antiepileptic drugs Dear Dr. Tsai, I have a child with autism who suffers from epilepsy. He has been taking Apo-Divalproex (250mg & 500mg) for two years and seven months without any recurrence of seizures. However, since starting this medication, he has changed significantly...

Can sedative medications be taken with antidepressants before bedtime? Due to my autonomic nervous system disorder, the neurologist prescribed me anxiety medication, antidepressants, and a brain relaxant to be taken together before bedtime. What effects might this cause? Today is...

Medication and Cranberry Use After Stroke After my mother had a stroke, she has been taking aspirin and clopidogrel. Recently, she has been experiencing frequent urinary tract infections and has seen a doctor for medication during these episodes. I would like to know if she can t...

Are there any dietary supplements suitable for individuals who have experienced a mild stroke? Hello, my boyfriend's father experienced some health issues last year and after a hospital examination, the doctor diagnosed him with a mild stroke. He is currently taking anticoag...

Muscle pain after a stroke? Hello, I am currently taking the following medications, but I have been experiencing unusual muscle pain for the past two days. Can I take aspirin or other pain relievers? Thank you. 1. Loratadine (fiNSKa) 10mg/tab 2. Ambroxol HCl (Mubroxol) 30mg/tab ...

Generalized weakness in the elderly? Dear Doctor, Hello. My mother is 54 years old and has recently been experiencing frequent generalized weakness, particularly in her left arm, which feels limp and has almost no sensation. She sometimes appears disoriented. She has a history o...

Pediatric epilepsy Hello Doctor, my child is currently 7 months old. After birth, he was suspected to have a stroke in the right hemisphere due to placental obstruction of cerebral blood vessels, resulting in reduced mobility on the left side of his body. At that time, the doctor...

Headache, dizziness, nausea, and warm feet? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my grandmother. She often experiences dizziness, and a few days ago while cooking in the kitchen, she suddenly felt lightheaded. Sometimes at night, she feels a tightness in her stomach and wants ...