Depakene even in the best form, Depakote ER, can have adverse effects on hormones - it would be one of my last choices. Lamictal is...
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When my mother died my doctor prescribed Meridia and I like it very much but recently it has not worked. Is there anything similar to Meridia?
Meridia (sibutramine) is FDA approved for weight loss. It combines the effects of antidepressants like Effexor (at doses of 225mg or higher) or Cymbalta with...
Does Xanax work for sleep?
I am not crazy about long term use of Xanax (or any other benzodiazepine) for treatment of chronic insomnia because they don't produce all the...
How can I live like a normal person when I have ADHD?
Most of my ADHD patients do well and many if not most like being ADHD. There are some who haven't found the "right medication(s)", but...
Can ADHD people go to college?
Question: I have ADHD, and it is ruining my life. I can't function like everyone else. I keep making appointments to see a therapist, but...
What's wrong with Luvox?
Question: Why are you so down on Luvox? It has worked well for me in the past. Also, I use 1200 of Lithium and my...
How Does Deep Tissue Stimulation Help OCD?
Question: I recently saw a special on deep tissue stimulation for OCD. It worked in this patient. How does deep tissue stimulation work? - Lea...
Treating Fibromyalgia
Question: I am taking cymbalta, concerta and ambien - this week to substitute daytrana - for fibromyalgia. Key problems are sleep, pain, mental fog, low...
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Depression During Perimenopause
Question: I'm a 48 yr. old female with bipolar II disorder and have been taking 300mg/day of Wellbutrin XL and .25mg of Xanax on an...
Management of Stomach Pain Associated with Medication
Question: I have bad stomach pain after taking a drug for a bladder condition. I was also on Prozac, Elavil and Lorazepam at the time,...