I need to know what the Seroquel is for and what the XR means. My doctor prescribe me 1 tablet seroquel 300mg xr at the evening but I couldn't find the 300mg so I have the 100mg, 3 instead 1.
د. Feras Mahdi,
الطب الباطني
- XR stands for extended release....which means the tablet is designed so that the active ingredient slowly releases...thus increasing its active time in the body and decreases number of doses. If ... إقرأ أكثر
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I'm experiencing some dizziness, not sure if it's due to my anxiety or the side effect of the drug until my body adjusts to it.
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- It could be either. If you're concerned about this dizziness interfering with your daily activities, please refer to your treating physician as you may need dose adjustment or switching to a diff... إقرأ أكثر
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I am on seroxat 25 mg. When I'm under stress, I always have dizziness and lightheadedness. I also have depersonalisation and derealization. Is dizziness caused by the anxiety? How to overcome the dp?
د. Georges Karam,
طب النّفس
- Hello, yes anxiety can cause physical symptoms. There are several ways to overcome those: 1- increase the dose of seroxat AFTER discussing it with your doctor, 2- start psychotherapy and/or 3- do a c... إقرأ أكثر
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How many weeks does zelax take to work ?
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- Zelax (escitalopram)can take a week or two after starting treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before the full benefit is noticed. Do not discontinue treatment, feeling discou... إقرأ أكثر
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Does zelax act like zoloft ? does it treat depression ? for how many months should I use zelax? for how many hours does its effect persist? Does its effect stay in the morning if taken nyt before?
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride) and Zelax (escitalopram) are both selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) with different treatment indications.
Zoloft is indicated for the treatment of:
-maj... إقرأ أكثر
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Is wellbutrin available in Lebanon? Or does it have any generic available here. I read about it being effective for ADHD
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- Wellbutrin (bupropion) is used in the treatment of ADHD in adults, either alongside or instead of stimulants, which are the mainstay of therapy for this disorder. Antidepressants which target the brai... إقرأ أكثر
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Can propanolol relieve anxiety and if used once. should continue for life ?
د. Rania Mousa,
الطب العام
- Propranolol hydrochloride blocks the effects of certain chemicals in the body. It can be used to reduce heart rate, to help the heart beat more regularly, to reduce the heart's work and to lower ... إقرأ أكثر
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Does the following medicine have any side effects? Like depression? "Euro fer cf"
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د. Rania Mousa,
الطب العام
- NO '' EURO FER CF'' is an iron supplement doesn't cause depression .there is no relation between this medication and depression so you are worried about depression then there ... إقرأ أكثر
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I have gas problems, all doctors tell me I have a nervous stomach. I tried calms which relaxes the nerves but still whatever gives me gases. It's very annoying, any help?
د. John Gebrane,
طب النّفس
- Anxiety and stress can have a lot of ill effects on every body system. Stomach issues are common. There is an entity called IBS that is an example of that. It is important to treat the anxiety first.
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