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PACITANE

    Pacitane is prescribed for patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. This drug helps in reducing involuntary shaking and tremors as well as stiff joints which are usually caused by the action of certain chemicals on the nerves. It is available in tablet form. The side effects of this drug include accelerated heartbeat, loose motions, stomach pain, constipation, dry mouth and depression.
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Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

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Parkinson's disease-kampavata
(a neurological disorder)
parkinson's disease is a neurological disease, or brain disorder, that leads to progressive difficulty with balance and coordination. In people who have parkinson's disease, nerve cells in a region of the brain known as the substantia nigra become damaged or die. These cells are important because they produce the chemical dopamine, which helps to coordinate body movement-basal ganglia.
When dopamine-producing cells degenerate/di...more
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Psychiatrist•Ludhiana
It is a perceptual disorder either drug induced or uncontrolled symptoms.
Review medication and treat with Haloperidol 10to 20mg BD./ and Pacitane 2mg BD.
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Psychologist•Bangalore
There is no doubt that this disease is debilitating but you must persevere not only with the medication but also with counseling. The counseling gives you an avenue to work with your emotional issues and you will develop skills in coping with the everyday challenges that life throws at you. I hope your visits to the psychiatrist were regular and the medication has been frequently reviewed during these ten years. You need to be occupied, and fit into a routine of interesting activities every day....more
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Psychiatrist•Delhi
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Quetiapine is an antipsychotic with marked sedative effects. Losing balance may be attributable to quetiapine, but without knowing the full background, I cannot confirm. Pacitane is used to treat tremors induced by drugs or other diseases such as Parkinsons disease. Benfomet is vitamin B1 so it cant cause these symptoms. Please give us full details of your father's condition so that we can help you better. Please bear in mind that excessive sleepiness and dizziness in the elderly is very dangero...more
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Psychiatrist•Akola
Hi, nice question. Parkinson's do have variety of secondary problems like reduced confidence, irritability, sleeping problems & depressed mood. If you can write your current problems in detail; I might be able to help you. Good luck
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Internal Medicine Specialist•Mumbai
Please send me a detailed history in private chat. These meds are not exactly for migraine.
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Acupuncturist•Indore
Give mental relaxation excercises eat badam n milk do brain excercise n some useful acupressure points are much more useful
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