Role of Anti-depressants in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Q: I had been diagnosed with SRUS and IBS. My gastro has prescribed Placida. I have read extensively about the two components in this drug. Why on earth would this tablet help me in relieving my symptoms? Please advise, as I am unable to understand the correlation. By: […]
Atenolol Vs. Propranolol Q: I take propranolol. My doctor switched it few months ago from atenolol. I still have some atenolol left. I forgot to get my propranolol filled. Is it OK to take atenolol till I get my propranolol filled tomorrow? Reply: Though, both these medicines are basically beta blockers and have more or […]
How Long Do the Side Effects of Cetrizine Last After Discontinuing It? Q: Dear Doctor, for sinusitis, the doctor gave a levocetrizine 5mg tablet per day. I got very tired and felt mentally not well. So last week, I stopped that medicine. But since today, I feel weak in the evening. After how many days […]
Objective Assessment Required for Stopping the Medication Q: Dear Doctor, since last 10 months I have been taking Albendazole 400mg for tiny calcified granuloma in the brain. I was getting very tired in the evening. So I decided to stop that tablet. Does it give any side effect during withdrawal? I think 10 months are […]
Side Effects of Levocetrizine Q: I am 26 years old male. I was suffering with fever, running nose and weakness a few days back. I have sinusitis since a long time and cough throughout the year. Then I took levocetrizine 5 mg, three pills in two days. I ended up with dizziness, heaviness in head […]
Do Alprazolam and Lorazepam Cause High BP and Hyperglycemia? Q: Sir, in 2008 my fasting blood sugar was 80. I visited a doctor for mental tension. He give Trika 1mg and Trapex 2 mg per day. Later I reduced the tablet and stopped it in 2010. After that my medical checkup showed that my fasting sugar […]
