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Does Amicon Prescribed For Tension Headaches Have Side Effects?

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Posted on Tue, 12 Feb 2019
Question: Hi i have slight imablance and head ache doc took brain image and told its tention headache and firat stage of migrane so he gave Amicon 10 mg twice a day is it good to take willl ot have any side effects can i go to office ??

Earlier doc gave nexito forte 10 mg to use once is this good or the other

Also i have vit b12low i m using neurorex forte and will b12 be there in egg yellow. R white can we take boiled egg every day

Pfa my report
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Answered by Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Amicon 10 side effects, B12 source

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You are currently taking Amicon which is an antidepressant and painkiller. Usual side effects of Amicon are:
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Blurred vision
- Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
- Unexpected weight gain or loss
- Chest pain and discomfort
- Shortness of breath

Rare and uncommon side effects are:
- Weakness in one side of the body
- Slurred speech
- Seizures
- Decreased sexual urge
- Unusual bleeding

Nexito Forte is also a good medication. However, it depends upon you, which medication you respond to and tolerate. It can be Amicon or Nexito. Don't bother about it. However, Nexito is newer as compared to Amicon.

B12 is there in animal products like eggs, meat, milk, curd, butter. You can take boiled egg everyday. Try to include more dairy products in your diet. It will also help. Neurorex Forte will correct your current B12 deficiency.

Hope it will help you. If any doubt, do let me know. Thanks. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Ishu Bishnoi
Neurologist, Surgical
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (2 days later)
PFA my reports of brain mapping ,Also i get headache only when i dont sleep in night else i am fine but do i need to use these medicines ?

Also will using depression medicines have side effects ,if needed i can use nexto forte 10 mg night ,can i use it and what are side affects .

i didnt start taking any medicine so asking advice before starting
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Answered by Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Brain map, Nexito forte side effects and use

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Your EEG report is incomplete. Please provide me the report of impression. I need to know about it.

You can use Nexito forte for sleep, depression and anxiety. After getting relief, you can gradual stop it under doctor's supervision. If you don't have depression and your main problem is insomnia, you should consult your doctor for it. You can take tablet Zolpidem or Clonazepam only. No need of antidepressant.

Nexito Forte contains both Escitalopram and Clonazepam. The side effects of Escitalopram are:
-Nausea, Headache
-Diarrhoea
-Fatigue.

Clonazepam side effects are:
- Sleepiness
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Slurred speech
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Memory impairment
- Irritability
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation

These side effects are not very common except sedation.

Hope it will help you. If you have any doubt, do let me know. Thanks. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Ishu Bishnoi
Neurologist, Surgical
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (10 hours later)
Sorry sir i think i missed attaching few reports please have look at entire thing ,my question is are anti depressant addictive ,i do have negative thoughts coming up but i can control them ,should i use them or start to try without dependent on medicines

Also can I eat boiled egg including yolk every day is it good for heart becos it has cholestrol
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Answered by Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Addiction potential and egg yolk use

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Nexito Forte contains Escitalopram and Clonazepam. Patient can become dependent upon both drugs and can use them for drug abuse. But if you regularly follow up with your doctor and take drugs under supervision, you will not be dependent upon it.

Another thing, if you have any history of depression, you need antidepressants. Please ask your doctor about it very clearly. To control it, you can follow other measures like family support, yoga, meditation, extra-curricular activities.

Egg yolk contains cholesterol. Please don't eat it on a regular basis. If you still want to, do regular exercise. You can have egg white daily.

Hope it will help you. If any doubt, do let me know. Thanks. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Ishu Bishnoi
Neurologist, Surgical
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (2 days later)
Hi doctor is it safe to use Amicon 10 mg daily will it casue any of above side affects listed by u i am confused on whether to use it or not i have manageable headache only
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Answered by Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Amicon use

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Please don't be confused. If you have mild and manageable headache, avoid any kind of painkiller.

You can take Amicon whenever you feel severe pain. The mentioned side effects are the known side effects. It is not necessary that they will occur in you. In my practice, I have found sedation as the most common and only side effect. Sometimes, patients complain about vomiting and constipation. The rest are very rare. Don't be afraid of using it whenever you have severe headache.

Hope it will help you. Thanks. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Ishu Bishnoi
Neurologist, Surgical
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Does Amicon Prescribed For Tension Headaches Have Side Effects?

Brief Answer: Amicon 10 side effects, B12 source Detailed Answer: Hi, You are currently taking Amicon which is an antidepressant and painkiller. Usual side effects of Amicon are: - Headache - Nausea and vomiting - Constipation or diarrhea - Blurred vision - Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet - Unexpected weight gain or loss - Chest pain and discomfort - Shortness of breath Rare and uncommon side effects are: - Weakness in one side of the body - Slurred speech - Seizures - Decreased sexual urge - Unusual bleeding Nexito Forte is also a good medication. However, it depends upon you, which medication you respond to and tolerate. It can be Amicon or Nexito. Don't bother about it. However, Nexito is newer as compared to Amicon. B12 is there in animal products like eggs, meat, milk, curd, butter. You can take boiled egg everyday. Try to include more dairy products in your diet. It will also help. Neurorex Forte will correct your current B12 deficiency. Hope it will help you. If any doubt, do let me know. Thanks. Take care. Regards, Dr. Ishu Bishnoi Neurologist, Surgical