Understanding Psychiatric Medications: Risks, Dependency, and Usage Guidelines
Important Information Regarding Psychiatric Medications Dear Pharmacist, Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions despite your busy schedule. I have been taking medication for anxiety for a year, and the names and dosages of the medications are as follows: 1. Lital...
Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Hello: 1. Kangdianling is a medication used to treat epilepsy and improve mental conditions. 2. Wuyuningmoyi tablets: These are used to treat emotional symptoms (persistent low mood, cognitive impairment, and psychotic symptoms, etc.). It is important to avoid alcohol, and plea...[Read More] Understanding Psychiatric Medications: Risks, Dependency, and Usage Guidelines
Understanding the Effects of Psychiatric Medications: A Consultation Guide
Medication Consultation Hello, regarding the psychiatric medication consultation, I would like to inquire about the uses of the following psychiatric medications that my mother has been taking from March 2006 to February 2007: 1. **Citalopram (CiTao)** 20 mg, 1 tablet at bedtime...
Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
Hello Willy, Regarding my mother's medication, it has been changed from "Kama 0.5mg three times a day" to "Busp 10mg three times a day and Alepam 15mg four times a day." Both medications are used to improve anxiety symptoms; however, the former acts quic...[Read More] Understanding the Effects of Psychiatric Medications: A Consultation Guide
Understanding the Uses of Tremblone and Subilan in Psychiatry
Psychotropic medications Could you please explain the uses of the medications Tremadol and Subilong tablets in psychiatry? Thank you, doctor.
Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Hello: The use of tremadol is to alleviate side effects such as dry mouth and discomfort caused by psychiatric medications. It is used to treat side effects induced by psychiatric drugs. Buspirone is used to improve mental state, and in low doses, it can be used to treat gastric ...[Read More] Understanding the Uses of Tremblone and Subilan in Psychiatry
Can I Take My Psychiatric and Dermatological Medications Together?
Medication Consultation Hello, I am currently taking psychiatric medications and dermatological medications. The psychiatric medications are Cipram 20mg and Inderal 10mg, while the dermatological medications are Doxycycline, Diclofenac, and Vitamin C. I would like to know if thes...
Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
Hello, Shado: The psychiatric medications Cipram 20mg and Inderal 10mg do not interact with the dermatological medications Doxycycline (antibiotic), Diclofenac (anti-inflammatory pain reliever), and Vitamin C, and they can be taken simultaneously. However, Doxycycline is an antib...[Read More] Can I Take My Psychiatric and Dermatological Medications Together?
Can Mixing Psychiatric Medications with Alcohol Cause Side Effects?
excuse me? Is it true that taking psychiatric medication and drinking alcohol can cause side effects in the brain or other parts of the body?
Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
Hello! Alcohol can interact with many medications, especially sedatives and antidepressants. Consuming alcoholic beverages after taking these medications can significantly enhance central nervous system depression and increase the side effects of the drugs, such as extreme fatigu...[Read More] Can Mixing Psychiatric Medications with Alcohol Cause Side Effects?
Common Medication Questions: Inderal, Antidepressants, and Storage Tips
Consultation Inquiry Hello, pharmacist. I have some questions. 1. Inderal and Prozac are classified as cardiovascular and psychiatric medications, respectively. Can they be purchased at a regular pharmacy? 2. Does storing medications in the refrigerator help extend their shelf...
Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Hello: 1. Ideral is a medication that belongs to both cardiology and psychiatry, while Prozac is classified as a psychiatric medication. Both are prescription medications and can be obtained at pharmacies, but it is best to have a physician evaluate your symptoms to adjust the ...[Read More] Common Medication Questions: Inderal, Antidepressants, and Storage Tips
Is Taking 200 Lithium Pills Fatal? Understanding the Risks
Regarding lithium salts? Ingesting 200 lithium tablets could be lethal. Lithium toxicity can lead to severe complications, including neurological damage, renal failure, and cardiac issues. The experience of dying from lithium overdose can be extremely painful and distressing due ...
Dr. Zheng Shuwen Reply:
Hello Keeper: Your message, though brief, is filled with helplessness and melancholy, which makes me anxious. Your question may seem simple, but it is not. What do you think would happen if you took 200 lithium pills? This is a result that is worth knowing; why do you ask? If tha...[Read More] Is Taking 200 Lithium Pills Fatal? Understanding the Risks
Understanding Side Effects of Psychiatric Medications: A Guide
Psychiatric medications Dear Pharmacist, I would like to ask if taking Efexor and Lorazepam could cause constipation as I have been experiencing it. Additionally, does the injection of Ativan have significant side effects? Is it typically administered in severe cases? Furthermor...
Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
Dear Mini, 1. Among the two medications, Efexor and lorazepam, only Efexor has been reported to have gastrointestinal side effects during studies, with a nausea incidence rate of 30-35% (compared to 9-12% for placebo), followed by constipation at 8-10% (compared to 4-5% for pla...[Read More] Understanding Side Effects of Psychiatric Medications: A Guide
Can You Buy Psychiatric Medications Over the Counter?
Psychotropic medications? Hello, pharmacist: I would like to ask if psychiatric medications, such as Prozac, are available for purchase at regular pharmacies. Thank you!
Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Hello; Prozac (manufactured by Eli Lilly) can be purchased without a prescription at the pharmacy. Thank you for your question. Bye.[Read More] Can You Buy Psychiatric Medications Over the Counter?
Concerns About Overdosing on Psychiatric Medications: What to Expect
I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? I previously visited a psychiatrist who prescribed me three medications: Listral, Xin Yi capsules, and an antidepressant. One time, when I was feeling down, I took all of them, totaling 33 pills. Could you please tell me what potenti...
Dr. Huang Yicheng Reply:
1. Lisumen capsules 30mg (Flurazepam) belong to the class of benzodiazepines and are indicated for the treatment of insomnia, with potential for dependence. Alcohol consumption is contraindicated during use, and it is not suitable for driving or operating hazardous machinery. Co-...[Read More] Concerns About Overdosing on Psychiatric Medications: What to Expect
Understanding Medication Interactions and Weight Gain Concerns in Psychiatry
Medication and Drug Interactions Hello, pharmacist: I would like to ask if Zyprexa, Depakote, Seroquel, and Restoril contain steroids. I often hear that taking psychiatric medications can lead to weight gain, and I am unsure if this is due to the presence of steroids. During the ...
Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
Hello An Hsu: The medications Zyprexa, Depakote, Seroquel, and Trazodone do not contain steroids. Regarding your concern about psychiatric medications causing weight gain, generally speaking, the classes of psychiatric medications that may lead to weight gain include antipsychoti...[Read More] Understanding Medication Interactions and Weight Gain Concerns in Psychiatry
Do Psychiatric Medications Affect Sperm Quality and Fetal Health?
Does taking psychiatric medications affect sperm quality? Hello Dr. Ding, I am currently taking psychiatric medication for the treatment of depression. However, during this period, my wife unexpectedly became pregnant, and I am very concerned that these medications might affect s...
Dr. Ding Guanyu Reply:
Mr. Chih-Chien, please provide the names of the medications you are taking and the duration of use, so that we can look up relevant information. At the same time, your wife can discuss this issue with her obstetrician during her prenatal check-up.[Read More] Do Psychiatric Medications Affect Sperm Quality and Fetal Health?
Understanding the Effects of Nomitine: Weight Loss and Body Fat Concerns
The medication Nometine? I recently started using weight loss medication prescribed by a pharmacist, which is divided into morning and evening doses. The morning formula includes: Nometine + fish oil + ... (I am not sure about the other ingredients), and the evening formula inclu...
Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Naltrexone acts on the hypothalamic satiety center, inhibiting the duration of neurotransmitter action, which leads to a feeling of fullness and a decreased appetite for further eating, thereby reducing caloric intake. Side effects may include dry mouth, insomnia, and constipatio...[Read More] Understanding the Effects of Nomitine: Weight Loss and Body Fat Concerns
Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Long-Term Psychiatric Medication Use
Psychiatric medications I have read a book about schizophrenia that mentions long-term use of psychiatric medications can lead to congenital disabilities, and that schizophrenia is hereditary. How credible is this information? I have been taking my medication regularly for three ...
Dr. Zheng Shuwen Reply:
Hello, due to the change of our hospital's website, we only received your inquiry today, and we apologize for the delay in our response. New-generation antipsychotic medications (such as Seroquel) have been reported to potentially increase blood glucose levels, but the incid...[Read More] Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Long-Term Psychiatric Medication Use