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Male | 24

Which medicine helps with OCD and focus issues?

I have ocd with medicine fluvoxamine 200, Mg aripipirazole 2mg and vortioxetine 20mg and i am not able to concentrate and focus on studies and i also day dreaming while studying and not able to sit for study more than 5 minutes or more than 1 topic please tell me which medicine i should take but my doctor online doc has told to eat modafinil but online research papers said that modafinil increases the symptoms of ocd

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Dr. Vikas Patel

Psychiatrist

Answered on 9th Feb '25

Your symptoms may relate to your OCD and medication effects. While Modafinil may help with alertness, research indicates it might exacerbate OCD symptoms for some individuals. I recommend discussing your concerns with your psychiatrist, who can review your medications and possibly adjust them for better efficacy. Additionally, exploring strategies such as brief, focused study sessions or mindfulness techniques might aid your concentration. 

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Questions & Answers on "Psychiatry" (452)

I feel like my soul leaving my body sometimes. i suffer from memory gaps and I hear a voice in my mind

Male | 21

YOUMAY BE EXPERIENCING dissociation or depersonalization.. SEEK MEDICAL HELP .

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

Hi. I suffer from severe OCD, anxiety and depression and I'm on two antidepressants - fluoxetine and mirtazapine. I am wondering about the efficacy of vortioxetine in treating OCD, anxiety and depression and whether replacing mirtazapine with vortioxetine will bring improvement to my mental health. I can't find any information on Google. Both of them are atypical antidepressants. Is vortioxetine superior or inferior to mirtazapine in general? Someone told me that vortioxetine is "very mild" in terms of efficacy. Is that true? Thank you.

Male | 25

Like mirtazapine, vortioxetine is believed to help with anxiety, depression, and OCD. Some trials have shown vortioxetine may be useful for these conditions. However, everyone reacts to drugs differently. Therefore, you must talk to your doctor about any changes in your medication so that they can find something that will work for you.

Answered on 30th May '24

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

Hello, my wife is 43 years old. She gets severe anger immediately. She throw object hardly and towards someone. Also she slap herself and hurt herself with some object. Threatened to suicide by putting knife on wrist and announce you will be crushed by police / her in laws. What these indicates and if she require some treatment?

Female | 43

she might have some issues with her personality.see a clinical psychologist for detailed psychological evaluation & help. you can also reach me

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Srikanth Goggi

Dr. Srikanth Goggi

I am 20 year old female, I have depression for last 2 months , I have symptoms like panic attack at anytime, feel chest pain and feeling heartbeat , cold hands and feet , mood swings , headache , weakness, suicide thoughts , I masturbate everyday to reduce my depression, please help me to cure .

Female | 20

You should visit a psychiatrist or even a psychologist trained on mental health. While masturbation does serve to offer a short-term release, it is not necessarily an effective cure for depression. 

Answered on 22nd Oct '24

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

Does levonorgestrel effective if I'm under antidepressants medications which include epilepsy medication also

Female | 22

Levonorgestrel is generally a reliable emergency contraceptive pill, but there are certain medications, for example, drugs used to treat epilepsy or depression, which might make its effect weaker. These interactions may also be the cause of the contraception not working properly. It’s crucial to spot any discomfort you have during this period including the unexpected bleeding or the menstrual changes and you have to monitor the situation. I recommend that you discuss the medications that you are using with a healthcare provider.

Answered on 26th Dec '24

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

Sans fulna, ghabrahat hona , haf badh Jana andar bechaini hona

Male | 75

It seems like­ anxiety may be the cause­. Feeling nervous or trouble­d happens. Your breathing gets tough. Anxie­ty arises from stress. Or it could stem from ge­nes. Some medical issue­s can lead to it too. But you can manage through technique­s like relaxation. Regular e­xercise helps. 

Answered on 25th July '24

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

I'm 23 years old, I'm facing anxiety disorders from past 5 years and taking antidepressants from last 4 years irregularly. But, still i get panic attacks and now the condition is that i feel a high pulse rate and then suddenly my left arm gets numb even somtimes my left leg and shoulder also feels the same and i also feel headache only in left side which is unbearable. What should i do?

Female | 23

The symptoms you're describing could be due to a panic attack, which can sometimes mimic a heart attack. It's important to address this issue promptly. Make sure you take your antidepressants consistently as prescribed and consult a mental health expert for the best way to manage your anxiety. Stress management techniques, like deep breathing exercises, can also help with these symptoms. 

Answered on 10th Sept '24

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

How to get gender identity disorder letter

Female | 21

If you need a letter for gender identity disorder diagnosis, make sure to see a mental health professional who is well experienced in gender identity disorder issues. It could be a psychologist, psychiatrist, or any licensed therapist. It is recommended that this matter should be discussed with qualified person, who can support you properly and guide you throughout this process. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

Anxiety problem in many years

Male | 34

Anxiety means when you experience an excess of uneasiness or fright often, even when it is not a threatening situation. The signs may be anxiety, insomnia, or being on edge. Anxiety can be provoked by many factors such as stress or hereditary traits. To help the situation, you may either talk to a trustworthy person, go to the gym, or practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing.

Answered on 27th Aug '24

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

Hello, I am 30 years old. I have been suffering from panic attacks, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder for 7 years. I went to a psychologist, looked at my condition and prescribed medications. Medication: Velaxin twice a day, half a tablet of Abizol, zolomax 2/1 tablet, 1 tablet after 3 days. I take these medications. I'm afraid to use it. I went to a heart doctor and he examined me and said my heart was healthy. What I want to ask you is, do these drugs harm people?

Kişi | 30

It’s totally okay to feel worried about the medications you’ve been given. Velaxin is for anxiety and panic attacks, Abizol and Zolomax are for anxiety and OCD. These drugs are generally safe when used correctly but can cause dizziness or drowsiness as common side effects. You must follow your doctor’s orders and tell them if anything strange is happening to you. 

Answered on 17th Aug '24

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

6 month ago my nervologist appointed me escitalopram 10 mg Now i decrease dosage to 1/4 and symptoms like confusion,dizzines,heaviness and etc comes me back its not hard like 6month ago but still its bad and uncomfortable when will be gone withdrawal symptoms?

Male | 22

You're de­aling with withdrawal effects due to lowe­ring your escitalopram dose. Your body got accustomed to a ce­rtain amount, so changing it leads to symptoms. Confusion, dizziness, and heavine­ss may occur when the medicine­ level drops. The positive­ side is that these e­ffects typically resolve within we­eks without intervention. Try re­laxing, sleeping adequate­ly, and consulting your doctor regarding gradually reducing dosage for be­tter symptom management.

Answered on 27th Aug '24

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

Is exercise good for akathisia caused by ssri meds

Male | 22

Akathisia, the condition characterized by undue restlessness or an uncontrolled compulsion to move the body, even muscle contractions or spasms that may occur, are among the side effects of the intake of SSRIs. A physical regime that is regular will help decrease anxiety and boost the overall health status of an individual. Low-intensity exercises like walking and yoga have the energy to be miracles. However, each case is different from the other, and suggest you take your symptoms and exercise programs to your doctor. 

Answered on 10th Dec '24

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

Hi - I am taking for 10 months now mirtazipine 30 mg. Is it ok to half the dose - or do I need to build down more slowly? I gain a lot of weight … Thank you

Female | Joke

A common side effect of mirtazapine is weight gain. Talk with your doctor before you reduce your dose. They might recommend a strategy to decrease the dose gradually so that you won't have withdrawal symptoms. It is dangerous to quickly change your dose; therefore, it is necessary to do it carefully under the supervision of your doctor. 

Answered on 6th Sept '24

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

I do not know why am I unable to sleep at nights

Female | 27

Insomnia causes difficulty slee­ping. Stress, worries, caffe­ine late in the day could disturb your re­st. Insomnia shows itself through restless nights, tossing and turning be­fore slumber, or freque­nt waking. Develop a calming routine be­fore hitting the shee­ts. Avoid those bright scree­ns too. 

Answered on 29th July '24

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

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