Dr. Ricardo Fontillas
Child Psychiatry
Henderson, NV, Philippines
39 years experience male
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Child Psychiatry
Languages spoken
English
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Child Psychiatry 39 years experience
Depends: This can last longer than stimulants [up to 14 hrs] but it depends on the person, each individual metabolizes meds differently.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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All could: Most neurologist will taper you off
sz meds if you had no sz in that time period.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Ask your PCP: Taper slowly, you should have no problems, your being covered by dilantin.
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A male asked:
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Generally none: Supplements with Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) should have no problem but some people have problems with supplements. Start wit... Read More
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A 67-year-old male asked:
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Possible help: Try not taking Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) during your first trimester. If you can't function off this then you may try the ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Black stools: Usually this means bleeding from the stomach. (Ulcer).
Family med or internist can be very helpful, ASAP.
Alternatively you can drink 2 ounces of Aloe... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Normal: Changes in menses could be normal but it's better to
see an OB/GYN to make sure and to be educated more about You.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Therapy and meds: Parents need to learn how to get the attention of their child. Example: get eye to eye contact and then give your child the direction and have him rep... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes: St. Johns wort can treat depression but there is a problem. You can never depend that the strength of the herb is what is reported on the box. There ... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Needs evaluation: There could be an underlining depression along with anxiety. He needs to be evaluated. Could also be male menopause, needs hormones tested. Anxiety is... Read More
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A female asked:
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Date rape & Pregnant: First, rape, did you say no and did he force you to remove your underwear? Rape occurs when you say no,no, no and he forces you! If he stuck it in for... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:
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Yes: I did evals for patients that need E-stims. but I would suggest finding a chiropractor that uses "Class IV laser", which could avoid surgery and const... Read More
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A male asked:
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Not smart!: Snorting anything can damage your brain or kill you! Quit while your still above ground! Some folks don't get a second chance! I have seen so many pa... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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There are millions : Millions just like you. Talking to a specialist in rape/molestation is a way out! Or you can just worry and deny things for years of wasted energy and... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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NO: About 20 to 50 yrs ago, the answer may be yes. But presently no. When people wake up in the am they are mostly sane. Stop watch bad movies. Night te... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Dont think so: Giant papillary conjunctivitis is generally caused by contact lens. Need to see ophthalmology to help you with this problem. Mj could make things wors... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Dermatologist is: Needed ASAP. sounds like a tick bite, to be sure see a dermatologist SOON. In the States this could be a deer tick bite, not good but treatable in the... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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No sure: I usually takes about 20 to 30 min to get an effect. That means it has already went thru the liver and its ready for your body to use it and get rid ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Ouch!: this possibly mean that you broke small blood vessels while cramping. You may need more calcium/mag and vit D to avoid cramps.
When you have a cramp t... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Depends: did someone else use these toys before you? are you sharing germs with others? rubbing that area could bring ecoli from your puwit! Agua oxinaga you... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Dont think so: Many causes of jaundice. If a person has cancer causing jaundice mj may help with hunger. Best to find out what the cause is and fix that first.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Your age/weight????: Why are you taking vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)? Could be too low of dose.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Child Psychiatry 39 years experience
Agree with Dr.Z: Should follow up with your MD. If I was your MD, I would either lower the dose and see how you feel, if doing ok continue on lower dose, if focus is n... Read More
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A female asked:
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None: I have not seen problems with Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and internal organs. You could be passing a stone or have problems ... Read More
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Possible: Any medication can affect cycles. Does Adderall help? Esp with impulse and does your focus improve. If it does Adderall may be for you, also Concerta... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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More info is needed: R you on meds? Meds can make you eat too much. If you are tell your MD and get a medication change. If not seek out help for overeaters. Start making... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Hard to know: I have not heard of any studies that showed black mold causing depression but mold can cause lots of problems. Best to have a specialist work a person... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Is it 0.5 mg or 5 mg, there is a big difference.
Most likely if its 0.5 mg you should be more relaxed or sleeping. You will need someone to drive you... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Natural: Being horny is natural condition. Some women will masterbate for relief and decrease breast tenderness. Try to avoid getting into to many relationshi... Read More
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A female asked:
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Common in children : Most night terrors, children has no recall when they wake up. Suggest looking at what he eats prior to bedtime. May have allergy to certain foods. Try... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Alternative answer: when I have patients with menses problems, I suggest Evening Primrose Oil and Vit.B6 50mg per day. See how 1-2 cycles later improve. If no change then... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Pregnant?: Need to get this check asap! if your not pregnant then get protection if you dont want to have a child.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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What problem: does not seem that you have a problem. Walking is the best way to lose weight . What does he mean to control diet? Does he mean to eat less? another w... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Why are you on: Seroquel (quetiapine)? Most twitches around the eye could mean you need calcium supplements. Dont stop the seroquel (quetiapine) until you discuss thi... Read More
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What works: Ask you md for cialis, 5mg can work, there is a 10 mg and 20 mg. Get the 20 mg first. Once your happy again the cut to 1/2 (will still work but saves ... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Possible help: You may want to try a stimulant instead of strattera. May also try lower dose of zoloft or get off this if your not depressed or anxious. You can also... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Not gall bladder: stones but kidney stones might. Need to drink lots of water to avoid having kidney stones.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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You need lots of: fluids to get your lungs more healthy. Vit C 500 mg each hour can help with UTI's [more of prevention]. antibiotics are generally needed and probiotic... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Allergies????: Most likely the burning and being sore is from the removal of the cyst. I had the exact same problem. should clear in a week or so.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Try medical cannabis journal
not sure who publishes this but there are medical problems that cannabis does help like closed angle glaucoma and people... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Could help: Any type of meditation could help social problems. There are several types of social problems i see, one from children with aspergers and one social ... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Depends: It can make you very sleepy esp. If you are drinking alcohol. Most people will just sleep it off. Dont mix other medications at this time. You should... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Lots of things: If its a child, could be discord in the family, or allowing your child to view stupid movies like "chucky" or medications. Does the person have recal... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Headache: Make sure your eating before taking Vyvance. You can also try splitting the dose. ex. if taking 20 mg in am try 10 mg am and 10 mg right after lunch.... Read More
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A female asked:
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ASAP: Always rule out heart problems first! if not a heart problem learn how to medicate, most people can control anxiety this way without being put on meds... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Agree 100%: You need to have your child evaluated asap.
One added info. I have had children with autism improve with a special water called asea. 1/2 ounce to i ... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Not much info : this child could benefit from evaluation from
GI doc. secondly sometimes discipline alone does not help. Have a child psychiatrist evaluation him, t... Read More
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A female asked:
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Easiest answer: Just call them they will answer all your questions without telling them your name. Teen dont need parents with them but each state may have different ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Refers to children: Child forms a strong emotional bond with caregivers during childhood with lifelong consequences. The absent parent or child going from one foster hom... Read More
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Mar 26, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Fontillas is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Fontillas is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I can't get my.kids the grandparents are not fair.the dad was on.crack. we.got.evicted and.he gets to see.them I don't.cause.I wont.go.back
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I also hav painful blisters on my face and my eyes feel like sand is in them. Lost my 6kids and haven't been the same stress is killinme.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I think it may a yeast infection from the antibiotics
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
UC Davis School of Medicine, CA
Graduated 1984MD
Awards
Top Child Psychiatrist , First Place, National - Summer
2014
Affiliations
Green Valley Psychiatric
St Rose Dominican Hospitals
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