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Winfield, IL
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Psychiatry
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
33 Answers
12 Agrees
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Very variable : The withdrawal from medicines in general is very variable and has multiple factors . Half life of Geodon (ziprasidone) is 7 hrs so technically it woul... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
No : Malpractice no , poor practice yes . Curious was this psychiatry or pcp.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Get help : Talk to her physician immediatly please or seek a psychiatric consult.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Yes : So I am assuming you want to know that if you are an " anxious " person what to do to change it . Yes it is possible to improve this significantly wit... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Drill her the truth : Your care providers are not there to judge you , but to help you . They should know everything about you . Especially of you suffer from depression yo... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
No : So what is horny goat weed . And no it is not a good idea because already both citalopram and Naltrexone can cause drug levels to change . Who knows w... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Yes: It won't interfere with lab value. You should contact your provider if just a repeat blood test is so " fearful " for you.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Yes: Tanning , if that means sun , than it should increase vit d and make a positive impact . Tanning if it is to boost looks and feel better than perhaps ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Depression : Graves dz initial stages can cause hyperthyroid state and hence anxiety restlessness . Later causes hypothyroidism and case depression sx.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Need more info: Would advise to contact your provider who knows all the history for interpretation of these values in context of full history and meds . Info from som... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Unlikely : Ssri side effects are very well established where as antihistamine use and sexual side effects are not that well established . I would be more concern... Read More
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A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Unlikely : So far in ten years of practice not seen it , it does have dopaminergis properties and theoretically eps sx including a feeling of swollen tongue like... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
MultiFactorial: There are simple techniques that can be used " masters and johnson's.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Not much : Neurosis is a name that us not used any more.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Don't : Dont diagnose yourself , if you have problems , seek a professional consult and take your " loved one with you to the appointment . Inost cases of bor... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Alcohol : Alcohol alone can do it . Why are you drinking and taking valium too . Refrain from all alcohol use , do not take tylenol (acetaminophen) at all eithe... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Call your prescriber: I think u mean burning sensation in neck / head from Lexapro (escitalopram) . It would first need to be established if these ate indeed from Lexapro (... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
UTI : Either you are eating too many onions or you have uti.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
No single factor : Eating disorder " binge purge type or anorexia should be differentiated from " poor eating habits " if you are concerned about an eating disorder kin... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
See in details : Two main factors 1- increased psychosocial stressors 2 more importantly increased awareness and recognition has now more reporting.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
No : I am assuming that " therapy to convert ones sexual orientation " if it is somethimg else than sorry . There is a section of therapist that may claim ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Yes but : It is a " less than therapeutic dose abd after 6- 8 weeks , if no benefit it should be increased . You should not do it on your own though but talk to... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Safe yes : It is safe . It belongs to bezodiazepine class of drugs which can be " habit forming " . For long term use you should review risk vs benefits with you... Read More
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A 65-year-old female asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Triggers from trauma: I am taking into consideration that you have " ptsd " . Conscious or unconscious triggers in life , send signals to your memory part of the brain whic... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Don't fight anxiety : Anxiety disorder , if you are suffering fr anxiety the better frame to see that is not to right it but more to co opt it , channel it , cope with it ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
No : It would effect the absorption of other meds and should be avoided
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Negative thoughts : It is a double edged sword , depression leads to all thoughts being negative and a pervasive sense of unhappiness is projected most on the environmen... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Deep phase sleep : With out a sleep study , would be difficult to be specific but , it is perhaps due to you getting in stage 3, 4 sleep phase too quickly and not remain... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Yes: Optimal sleep is necessary for adequate brain functions . Lack of sleep or insomnia will negatively impact performance due to inattention , slow error... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
No: Ocd sc can fluctuate and can change i type severity and even disappear for some time , but would not " term " it as ocd disappears . This would mean ... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
It Gets Better : It seems like you have been suffering from a cluster of anxiety and mood sx . It can become very exhaustive but " don't let hope be casualty of this "... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
2-4 weeks : Even though half life may be different , 40 mg is a high dose and takes longer than usual.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Israr Abbasianswered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Local hospital : Find the one closest center to your home . Addictions treatment is a long term commitment.
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Dr. Abbasi is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Would a higher dosage decrease the withdrawal period?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of the Punjab, Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan
Graduated 1993MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Elgin, IL - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Second Place, Elgin, IL - Winter
2013
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2013
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