Question: I have been on Synthroid for three months, just bumped up to .1 three weeks ago. Since starting the meds, I continue to gain weight–faster than before I started them. My face, hands stomach and feet are always swollen. I exercise every day (60 mins on treadmill) and eat […]
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Question: I have been on Prozac for several years. Recently I suffered a rather sudden and dramatic increase in depression — not crying or irritable, just totally flat line; I found it impossible to function. My doctor increased the dosage which did not appreciably help. She then switched me to […]
Question: I am searching for help with an issue my adult son with a history of ADHD has run into. As an adult, his physician put him on Paxil for his ADHD as other medications for ADHD were not as effective. My son is functioning very well, has never been […]
Question: Is there anything wrong with using stimulants just to help you study? Answer: It use to be thought that if stimulants calmed you down and increased your focus and performance, it meant you were ADD. We know now that anyone can improve their focus and short term retention by […]
Question: I am a 24 year old who has suffered anxiety and depression since the age 15. Nothing has worked. I have mostly taken Zoloft. Recently I have switched to Cymbalta. I am in my second week of Cymbalta and feel very keyed up, irritable, anxious, and feel as if […]
Question: I am 34 years old and a couple of years ago I had an onset of horrible anxiety now diagnosed as OCD (intrusive thoughts). I tried Paxil, with no luck, and was on Zoloft with about 50% control combined with therapy. Two months ago my therapist encouraged me to […]
The following question addresses specific aspects of this patients case. However, the underlying principle is an important aspect of effective medication management. What are treatment options when a single medication, even at high doses, is not adequate? Question: Hello, I am mostly looking for a second opinion, and this website […]
Question: Can a series of major stress over a period of 3-4 years cause a person to become bipolar? — Pat P. Answer: If one has genetic predisposition, then a series of stressors can turn on the genes and induce depression, hypomania or both (mixed or dysphoric mania). Non-genetic personality […]
Question: I am 34 years old and a couple of years ago I had an onset of horrible anxiety now diagnosed as OCD (intrusive thoughts). I tried Paxil, with no luck, and was on Zoloft with about 50% control combined with therapy. Two months ago my therapist encouraged me to […]
Thursday morning, I saw that James Frey, author of bestselling A Million Little Pieces, and his publisher were appearing on Oprah. I told my staff if she is still supporting him, I’m going to write her a letter. My concerns were allayed from the opening bell. With Oprah’s first salvo, […]