What does Rhodiola do? Is it safe? Can we take it if we are on antidepressants?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Rhodiola is a plant used in traditional medicine in Eastern Europe and Asia to promote and enhance physical and mental performance, stimulate the nervous system, and defend against depression. Rhodiol... Read More
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Is wellbutrin available in Lebanon? Or does it have any generic available here. I read about it being effective for ADHD
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Wellbutrin (bupropion) is used in the treatment of ADHD in adults, either alongside or instead of stimulants, which are the mainstay of therapy for this disorder. Antidepressants which target the brai... Read More
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What are the uses of tryptizol 10 mg?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Tryptizol 10 mg is an anti-depressant, it is also used in headaches of tension origin.
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Is lamictal addictive? Do we create tolerance to it and would need extra doses as we go? If it is taken as a mood stabilizer, would an anti-depressant with it help, is needed, optional or it depends?
2 Answers
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Lamictal is addictive, it's usually used as an antiepileptic. We can use an anti-depressant with it to improve the mood and it is needed.
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If I want to be pregnant, how long before should I stop antidepressants?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- It takes 1 to 2 months to make antidepressants disappear from the blood. I am considering fluoxetin, the most prescribed antidepressant.
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I lost my son who 1 year ago, he was one year & half old. I was taking antidepressants but I stopped them for a few months. Now I started crying again at night & feeling depressed, what should I do?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Antidepressants must be taken for a longer period of time. So start taking them again for a longer period. When you feel better, try to decrease progressively the dosage.
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