Health Questions (Page 4)

Restarting citalopram - terrible anxiety?

I’m on day 5 of restarting 10mg of citalopram after 6 months off. Was on it for 4 years and it worked well for my GAD and health anxiety but after I stopped my IBS came back and I slowly relapsed into depression and anxiety. The anxiety has gotten 100x worse since starting and I’m... read more

Should I continue Lexapro when I cant ejaculate?

I started taking Lexapro for a week now. I found myself completely can't ejaculate after a few tries. My doctor told me the problem might due to my psychological health and ask me to continue with the medication. Should I continue with Lexapro or change doctor?

Citalopram for 7 weeks (anxiety)?

I have taken citalopram for around 7 weeks for anxiety that has been present for many years, constant worrying, health anxiety, panic attacks and more. I started on 10mg for 4 weeks and have now been taking 20mg for 3 weeks. Had pretty rough side effects during the first week but that passes to... read more

Delayed side effects with 10mg citalopram - relatable?

I started taking citalopram 10mg 5 weeks ago, for anxiety and panic attacks I developed from a combination of events; manly stress induced / health anxiety. The day after I started this medication I felt dramatically better than I had been previously feeling. Panic attacks stopped, the symptoms of... read more

Zyprexa - Does olanzapine get better with time ?

My mother takes olanzapine, at first it worked really great and got her to a stable mental health after a few episodes. When trying to taper down the dose, she had suffered insomnia so we had to go back to her original dose. But since coming back, she had been very sad and confused, and most likely... read more

Without health insurance is there a reasonable way to get Farxiga? Or is there any generic…

... alternatives?

Looking for health care professionals willing to prescribe Desoxyn for ADD?

I’ve been on a 70 mg dose of Adderall since 2008 but it just doesn’t really seem to be working that good at that dosage any more?

What are REMS Medications?

How can I make a Plan to Quit Smoking?

Donepezil - Where do I find help for my parents?

My mom has major health issues. She has COPD, CHF, diabetes, Stage IV renal disease, and in 2021 she fell and broke her leg, which gives her a slew of problems. She can't walk from the living room to the kitchen without being out of breath. Then there is my dad. He has been seeing... read more

When prescribing a new medication, does a health care physician have the knowledge of interactions?

I'm concerned with the risk of interactions between medications my father takes daily. As well as the majority interactions resulting in low blood pressure. Is it reasonable to question my concern with a health care physician; one that has years of experience. If so what is the proper approach.

FAQs for Ovulation Home Testing Kit

What do I need to know about Medications/Vaccinations before I Travel?

Does starting escitalopram on 20mg directly harmful?

I started taking escitalopram 20 mg without gradually increasing the dose from 10mg to 20mg. Is it harmful or can cause any serious health issues?

I am currently on Effexor XR 112.5 mg?

I have been on Effexor for approximately 4 years, starting at 37.5 mg. When I consulted my mental health practitioner as to discontinuing Effexor after about 1 year , she replied " Why stop if it's helping you?" So I continued because I had good results . Now at 4 years in I want to... read more