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I’VE been on 20mg of Citalopram for three weeks. I’ve been experiencing a dry mouth. Is this normal and is there a way to stop it?
Most people taking Citalopram experience no side effects and find the treatment of great benefit. A little bit of a dry mouth at the beginning of treatment is quite common and usually resolves itself. I often experience anxiety in the morning when my husband leaves for work. It can often result in me feeling very upset. I feel it has become a habit. What the early autumn before the any loss of vision could can I do to stop it? seasons strains of virus come indicate retinal detachment
A psychologist or counsellor our way. This is why GPs and needs seen urgently. might be able to uncover organise their flu campaigns in some deep-seated anxiety October when the vaccine is I have a new hip. As I have surrounding fear of available in sufficient stock. recently ordered new copper separation. However, there insoles for my shoes, I wonder are some practical steps that I’VE been taking codeine to if they are safe to use with my you could consider, like alleviate my pain from irritable dodgy hips? having a set routine bowel syndrome. Hopefully your new hip is no where you go out and However, there is a longer “dodgy”. It is sensible to do something around side effect – a pain gradually increase walking the same time. at the back of my distances and it’s perfectly Some form of eyes. Is it safe to fine to use supportive insoles physical activity continue? to improve comfort. would be useful. People with IBS
are best to avoid MY grandson is quite idle for a I only smoke when codeine as it can nine-year-old and doesn’t like I’m drinking but a increase the spasm getting out or playing sports. friend says this is just as from the bowel and How do I convince him to do dangerous as smoking all cause constipation. some exercise? the time. Is this true? If you could answer this
Smoking causes cancer, I’VE been told I have a question it would solve one heart disease and a whole “floater” in my eye. What is it, of the fundamental ills of host of other medical and is it dangerous? modern society. ‘Good problems. It is harmful to you The dark pigment at the cop’ techniques include and those around you, so back of the eye sometimes encouraging nature walks please try to stop. flakes off and floats down and sporting activity. ‘Bad
through the jelly of the eye. If cop’ techniques mean WHEN’S the best time to have a GP or optician has checked switching off televisions and a flu jab? I’m 73. it out then it is safe to say there screens. Good luck in your It is best to have a flu jab in is no threat to vision. However, endeavours. Unfortunately The Doc can’t directly reply to individual letters. When in doubt speak to your GP