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Dear Doctor, My Wife Has Been Raking Escitalopram Oxalate 15
Question: Dear Doctor,
My wife has been raking Escitalopram Oxalate 15 mg daily in the mirning and she will complete 6 month dose as advised by a local psychiatrist. Her complain was a sudden shock like feeling lasts few seconds. during which she is unable to move or talk.
Now she is having fever accompnaied with nasal discharge and headache. Also when she bends head the headache worsen.
what medication can she take for these symptoms while taking psychiatric medications.
thanks
My wife has been raking Escitalopram Oxalate 15 mg daily in the mirning and she will complete 6 month dose as advised by a local psychiatrist. Her complain was a sudden shock like feeling lasts few seconds. during which she is unable to move or talk.
Now she is having fever accompnaied with nasal discharge and headache. Also when she bends head the headache worsen.
what medication can she take for these symptoms while taking psychiatric medications.
thanks
Brief Answer:
Please consult local physician
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it appears that your wife is suffering with acute upper respiratory tract infection as evidenced by headache, nasal discharge and fever.
Although almost all medications used for URTI are safe to be used with escitalopram but it is important to avoid self medication. I often prescribe azithromycin 500 mg to be taken daily along with antihistamines such as cetrizine 5 mg once a day in such patients.
In case this does not help please make sure to visit local physician.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Please consult local physician
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it appears that your wife is suffering with acute upper respiratory tract infection as evidenced by headache, nasal discharge and fever.
Although almost all medications used for URTI are safe to be used with escitalopram but it is important to avoid self medication. I often prescribe azithromycin 500 mg to be taken daily along with antihistamines such as cetrizine 5 mg once a day in such patients.
In case this does not help please make sure to visit local physician.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
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