Dr. Josue Becerra M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2100 Comer Ave Columbus GA, 31904About
Dr. Josue Becerra is a psychiatrist practicing in Columbus, GA. Dr. Becerra is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Becerra diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Becerra may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Becerra treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Universidad El Bosque - Escuela Colombiana de Medicina Bogota, Colombia. MD
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Dr. Josue Becerra M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Concerta
I’d suggest for you to take it as prescribed. So, beginning tomorrow take one a day only. READ MORE
Is there a medication that treats both depression and anxiety?
YES! All the SSRI’s; examples: Fluoxetine, Citalopram, Escitalopram, Paroxetine, Sertraline, etc. Important caveat: Low doses act more as anti anxiety and higher doses more as antidepressants. READ MORE
How to recover from 30 years of meth use?
A conscientious doctor that really know about Substance Use Disorders MIGHT go along your request if there are no medical contraindications and you’re not dependent on other substances. My best advice is to seek help from a psychiatrist experienced in treating these substance use disorders. Glad to know you are a responsible worker! READ MORE
Anxiety question?
Full withdrawal syndrome from Diazepam will not happen but just discomfort IF the taper down takes place during weeks (each dose reduction) not days. Example: Diazepam dose reduction from 10 to 7.5 mg/day for two weeks before going down to 5 mg/day. READ MORE
Depression, diabetes, hypertension?
Please see a conscientious psychiatrist that cares to study probable adverse interactions amongst all medications. Please be aware that if your diabetes is not well controlled, your psychiatric medications will not work as expected. Remember also that regular exercise is the most effective natural antidepressant/anti anxiety treatment. READ MORE
What are the solutions for drug addiction?
Ideally you must seek a person that already has had the experience of seeing a specific psychiatrist experienced in treating this kind of illness, or look for admission to a specialized treatment facility. READ MORE
What is the most energizing antidepressant?
Bupropion. READ MORE
Are SSRIs bad for you long-term?
Life circumstances change. SSRIs might not be needed on a permanent basis; ALL medications have side effects while you are on them. Only you TOGETHER with your psychiatrist can decide IF it is safe to taper down or stop your SSRI. Otherwise, you are likely to experience significant withdrawal symptoms. READ MORE
Can medication make you feel depressed?
YES! Look for another “doctor“ if your prescribing physician tells you otherwise! READ MORE
Can you drink alcohol while taking anti-anxiety medication?
IF you are referring to the benzodiazepine class, the answer is NO! It might be life threatening! Please ask your prescriber more details about it. READ MORE
Bupropion and beta blockers?
It depends on the dose. Bupropion increases blood levels of Propranolol. Be mindful that this combination may cause hypotension and bradycardia. READ MORE
What causes nymphomania?
We all have to confront our fears if we choose to grow emotionally so we can have healthy relationships. Please seek medical help. Any physician can get to the root of the problem; you may have a medical issue that causes high sex drive; on the other hand there are many medications that can be prescribed meanwhile to decrease sex drive including SSRIs like Zoloft, Prozac, others. READ MORE
Can anxiety leave you short of breath?
Yes you may feel short of breath during a panic attack, BUT please be warned as well that shortness of breath itself due to multiple medical issues will cause anxiety. READ MORE
Can anxiety cause stomach issues?
Yes! READ MORE
Postpartum mayhem?
YES INDEED! You should have a thorough medical evaluation ASAP. What you are describing is NOT ONLY post-partum depression! READ MORE
What gender has the highest rate of depression?
Female READ MORE
SSRI medication change question?
It is a complex case. Anyway, please make sure you share your fears about the medication change with your prescribing psychiatrist; he/she is the best and most qualified person to explain the benefits and risks of switching an SSRI for another SSRI. READ MORE
I can barely remember?
An in-depth medical evaluation is needed! There is brain dysfunction which can be caused by either drugs, medications, trauma, infections (which obviously include COVID-19), etc. READ MORE
Can bipolar disorder continue into the elderly years?
Yes! Proper monitoring of benefits and adverse effects must continue by a conscientious psychiatrist. READ MORE
What is the easiest antidepressant to come off of?
The one with the longest half life, which implies the lower risk of withdrawal syndrome, Fluoxetine. However, it is not completely free of some discomfort at discontinuation. READ MORE
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