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Addressing Concerns About Medication for Depression Relapse

Questions from patients who are tapering off medication for recurrent depression? I am experiencing a relapse of major depression and am currently tapering my medication. However, my online research has raised more questions and fears about taking my medications. When I visit the...


Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
Hello in the future: Congratulations on your gradual improvement in the treatment of major depressive disorder and your ability to reduce medication. It shows that you are responding well to pharmacotherapy, and your patient cooperation with the treatment has led to such results....

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Can People with G6PD Deficiency Take Acetaminophen Safely?

Acetaminophen Is it safe for individuals with G6PD deficiency (favism) to take Acetaminophen? Some pharmacopoeias list it as contraindicated, while others do not mention it.


Dr. Zhang Jinteng Reply:
Hello, in response to your question: According to the information provided by the United States Pharmacopeia regarding acetaminophen, favism is not listed as a caution or contraindication under normal dosing. However, a 2002 article published in Pharmacotherapy reported a case of...

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