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I have dizziness on taking Levetiracetam after 4 years of usage. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Levipil 500 for the past four years, and for the last three years, I have not experienced any side effects with the medication. But, for the past two weeks, I have been feeling dizzy after taking the medicine. My body has seemingly adjusted to the medication. I am w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Experiencing dizziness or sleepiness with Levetiracetam after such a long period is unusual. These side effects are usually more noticeable during the initial phase of treatment. But, in some patients, especially on l... Read Full »
Are there any dangerous side effects, if we stop taking Convulex retard and Seroquel XR?
Query: Hello doctor,Are there any dangerous side effects, if we stop taking Convulex retard 500 mg and Seroquel XR 300 mg? I used to take these medications for five years. Now my doctor has recommended decreasing the dose slowly to end it. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Convulex retard (Valproate) and Seroquel XR are an effective medication used in different conditions like mood disorders, neurological problems, etc. You have not mentioned the reason for taking these medications for five years. If you are clinically better and are no ... Read Full »
Is my prolonged bleeding because of taking tablet Unwanted-72?
Query: Hello doctor, About a month ago, I took a tablet Unwanted 72. I got my periods at the beginning of this month, and the bleeding has not stopped. It is my 12th day. Also, last month I took a tablet Tranostat as I was traveling and wanted to avoid heavy bleeding. Is it normal to bleed for days after t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. As tablet Unwanted 72 (Levonorgestrel) is a hormonal pill, it can lead to irregular menstrual cycles for a month or two. This can be the reason for your prolonged bleeding. I suggest you take tablet Tranexa 500 m... Read Full »
Can Phentermine cause a bad taste in the mouth?
Query: Hello doctor, Two weeks ago, I started Wellbutrin SR. I started with a dose of 100 mg in the first week. In the second week, I went up to 200 mg following doctor's orders. The doctor also prescribed Trazodone 100 mg at night when needed for sleep. I stopped taking Trazodone because I felt drained an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your unpleasant taste in the mouth could be due to one of the two reasons; Phentermine itself is known for this side effect and Wellbutrin (Bupropion) and OCPs (oral contraceptive pills) can make GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and/or gastritis symptoms worse w... Read Full »
What could be the reason for swelling in my ankles after taking antihypertensives?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 54 years old, taking S-Numlo 5 and Supermet XL 50 twice daily. My blood pressure is 140/84 mmHg, but I have noticed swelling in both my ankles. Can you suggest alternative medicine I can take once a day to control my pressure? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Since you have swelling of both ankles, it is drug-related. Tablet S-Numlo 5 (Amlodipine) is sometimes seen to cause swelling of the ankles. Also, you have a long-standing history of hypertension, so you must do certain tests such as: Compl... Read Full »
I have stomach pain after taking migraine medicine last night. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor,I have chronic gastritis for about a year. Last year I had two bleeding ulcers. I had to take migraine medicine last night, and it usually upsets my stomach. All through the night, the stomach pain woke me up. It made noises all night, and I vomited. What does this mean, and what should I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I can understand you must be very concerned about your symptoms when they bring you out of your sleep at night. It would have very easier for me to figure out what caused these symptoms to develop overnight if you have mentioned the medications you have taken ... Read Full »
Do I have vomiting and weakness because of my new diabetic medicine?
Query: Hi doctor, Will my new diabetic medications cause vomiting and fatigue? I have been taking only Metformin for ten years, but my sugar levels have recently increased to 360 mmol/L. So now my medications have been changed to Voglibose and Glimepiride. I have been taking them for a week. I am now exper... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Usually, most oral anti-diabetes drugs are very well tolerated. But occasionally, some patients may have side effects like gastrointestinal disturbances, which include nausea, vomiting, loose motions, acidity, etc. Glimepiride invariably does ... Read Full »
Is it abnormal to experience hot flashes after taking Seroxat?
Query: Hi doctor, I am taking Seroxat, and I have been experiencing hot flashes recently. Is that normal? Kindly give me your suggestions. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Kindly let me know the dosage and frequency of Seroxat. Also, explain briefly what you mean by “hot flashes.” Kindly follow up with the answers for further diagnosis. Take care. Read Full »
Will the medication I consume for my thyroid issues impact my chances of conceiving?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old female with thyroid issues and have been taking Levothyroxine 25 mg for the same. My TSH was 7.5 mU/mL before starting the medication, but now it has reduced to 3.5 mIU/mL, within the normal range of 0.5 to 5 mIU/L. I am planning to get married but worried that it can i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It appears you have had sub-clinical hypothyroidism while starting the tablet Levothyroxine (synthetic thyroid hormone), which, in my opinion, was not necessary. It could have been better if your doctor had chosen ... Read Full »
I suspect my delirium is due to Ciprofloxacin. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Can Ciprofloxacin cause delirium in the elderly? And if yes, how long does it last? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, Ciprofloxacin can cause delirium especially in elderly. But, you need to know that it is an uncommon side effect of Ciprofloxacin and before terming it as drug induced delirium other causes have to be ruled out. If the delirium is due to Ciprofloxacin, then it shall... Read Full »