Medications, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 40

Anxiety-related insomnia Hello Dr. Kong, I am 23 years old and currently experiencing symptoms of daytime anxiety and nighttime depression with suicidal thoughts. My physical symptoms mainly include shortness of breath, chest tightness, and bloating. For the past six months, I h...

Psychiatric medications Hello, doctor. A few years ago, I visited a hospital for depression, and the doctor prescribed me one tablet of Prozac and a sedative to take before bed. The first time I took the medication, I finished it around 11 PM, and by the next evening, around 7 PM...

Is it a side effect of the medication? Hello Doctor, I have been taking one SMILON (Sumeining) 15 mg film-coated tablet every night before bed for nearly two months. Initially, the only side effect I experienced was an increased appetite and some weight gain, but I did not feel a...

The issue of withdrawal from sleeping pills? Hello doctor, I have been taking Lurasidone 10 mg and Escitalopram 2 mg for over four years. My sleep issues have improved during this time. There have been 2 to 3 instances where I felt better and discussed tapering off the medication...

5MG Escitalopram I am currently struggling to adapt to a new job, which has led to a lack of self-confidence and anxiety due to long-term unemployment. I also experience insomnia, particularly on special occasions, and during work periods, I completely lose sleep at night. Howeve...

Drug side effects Drug consultation Hello, doctor! 1. I previously took Inderal (propranolol), Sinzac (fluoxetine), and Rivotril (clonazepam) for my obsessive-compulsive disorder, with each medication at a dosage of two pills daily for nine months. After that, I stopped taking ...

Medication Issues: Side Effects of Medications Doctor!! I have been taking Rivotril® (clonazepam) due to anxiety for 11 months, at a dosage of 2 pills daily. After stopping the medication, I experienced confusion, memory decline, decreased concentration, and issues with comprehen...

Is it possible for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to improve on its own? During high school, I often felt anxious and worried about unreasonable things, such as: 1. If I lightly bumped into someone, I would be extremely worried and sneak back to check if they were okay, alwa...

Troubled by the side effects of medication? Dear Doctor, Can taking Olanzapine lead to insomnia? I have been on it for six months, and my sleep issues have been worsening. I have difficulty falling asleep and experience unexplained tremors. Even with sleeping pills, I can only ...

Insomnia, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety? Hello Dr. Huang: I have recently been diagnosed with insomnia, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. My doctor prescribed three medications: 1. Wellbutrin XL 150 mg once daily in the morning, 2. AlepaN 15 mg tablet three times...

Issues of Psychiatric Relapse Hello, doctor. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with the prodromal phase of schizophrenia by a physician at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. I was told that I have delusional thoughts, and psychological tests indicated that I have dependent and paranoid p...

Regarding neurotransmitters? Doctors and hospitals determine the levels of neurotransmitters in the serum, such as dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and melatonin, through various laboratory tests. These tests often involve blood samples that are analyzed using te...

Is it a problem with the medication? I have forgotten why I initially sought psychiatric care at a regional hospital. At that time, the prescription was as follows: on June 19, 2017, I was prescribed "Xindong" Ambien 0.5 mg and Ulotin 2 mg (aluminum foil/plastic foil). ...

I would like to ask if these symptoms are precursors to dementia? Hello, doctor. My grandmother is 74 years old and has high blood pressure. Two years ago, we noticed that her lips and hands would tremble involuntarily, but she seemed unaware of it. Later, she visited a general c...

Regarding Qianyoujie (a medication for depression) Hello Dr. Huang: I was originally taking 60mg of Cymbalta daily, but after being hospitalized, my doctor increased the dosage to 120mg. However, I found online that this dosage is generally not recommended due to uncertainty abou...

I am not very clear about my physical and mental condition? Hello Doctor: I started experiencing dizziness at the end of February this year. At that time, my band was preparing for a national student music competition. I visited a local clinic near my school, where the doctor pre...

Could you please provide more details or specify what you would like to know about depression? Hello Doctor: My father suddenly lost control of his emotions one day a year ago and had an argument with my mother. The argument was about unpleasant experiences from the past. My fath...

Medication withdrawal side effects? For the past 2 to 3 months, I have been struggling with anxiety disorder, which has led to insomnia. I often lie in bed until dawn without being able to sleep, or I have very short sleep durations. Initially, I consulted a psychiatrist, but I w...

Use of Sitagliptin Is it common for individuals using Stilnox (zolpidem) to develop drug dependence and tolerance, leading to the need for increasing doses to achieve sleep? What percentage of the overall users does this represent? Thank you.

Use of sleeping pills 1. The article states that medications containing Zolpidem, Zopiclone, or Zaleplon may indicate underlying issues if increasing doses are needed to achieve sleep. The most common underlying condition is depression, while physiological issues often include fo...