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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Tremors On Hands?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jun 2016

Question: Just the past 4 days or so one of my hands, my left one has tingling. It doesn't move up my arm. I have also had a small tremor in my right hand for the past year. My doc said I inherited it. My younger brother says he has always had a tremor. I take 15 mg of paxil and 150 mg of venlafaxine ER daily for the past 3-5 years for depression. Are my symptoms a side effect of either of the above?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly a side effect

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.

Venlafaxine and paxil both can have a side effect of tremors as well as tingling. Whether you have a genetic predisposition is a different issue.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (59 minutes later)

Thank you, that was very helpful! Is there a different medication I can take for depression that won't have side effects?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Many factors need to be kept in consideration.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. Sorry for not being able to respond faster.

There are a number of antidepressants but for prescribing them your medical condition needs to be considered in detail. Incidentally that is beyond the scope of this discussion. You could ask your doctor to consider if fluoxetine would be right for you. Usually it is tolerated well.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D