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I have taken ayurveda medicines and fish oils to increase serotonin, but now psychiatrist (from nimhans) has diagnosed me with bipolar depression, so he prescribed me oleanz plus 20 mg/5 mg tablet for 30 days (one tablet daily at night after food). He also given me a general advice on regular exercise which helps increase serotonin and dopamine. So, my question is…the mechanism of the prescribed drug: oleanz plus tablet is a combination of two medicines: fluoxetine and olanzapine. They work by increasing the activity of certain chemicals called serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the brain. These chemicals help relieve the symptoms of bipolar depression. But can I replace the prescribed drug with natural treatments like exercise, meditation/breathing exercises, gratitude, new hobbies like reading good books which naturally increase serotonin and dopamine in the brain? I want to replace it because, according to the psychiatrist, the prescribed drug (oleanz plus 20 mg/5 mg) will work 50% for me and with that if I do regular exercise, it will work more than 50% (but not 100%) I did’t start the medication (the prescribed one) yet… so can I replace it with exercise/fitness/meditation although the mechanism is similar i.e. To increase serotonin? And in past I used to take fish oils/ ayurveda medicines and I stopped it now.

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Psychologist•Trivandrum
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Hi. lybrate-user
there are several studies now on nutrional suppliments on brain and how neuro transmitters are being produced or balanced.
Particularly omega3, folic acid, minerals like zinc, magnesium etc
but a correct diagnosis is primary.
Acute management of your problem may need medication also.
Also avail psychologists evaluation and counselling.
Take care.
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Dear Lybrate User, Psychiatric medicines take some time to have effect as it is aimed to create a balance in brain chemicals. The medicines works well when a threshold level is achieved in blood. So if after a month you feel it's not working then you shd see your Psychiatrist once again for regulation of dosage or salt. Hope this helps. Divine Blessings!
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Oleanz is an antipsychotic with anti depressant properties. It is used for treating hallucinations, if on stopping hallucinations occur, it is due to the relapse of underlying disorder and not due to Oleanz
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Psychiatric medicines take longer duration to show the desired effect. They may take from 15 days to 2-3 months to get the right concentration in the blood. Kindly do not stop or alter medication yourself without asking your psychiatrist.
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Dear Mam Thank you for your query.
Many patients who are prescribed oleanz complain of sleepiness. However, for most of them this side effect goes away with continued use. Please do not stop the medication without consulting your psychiatrist. If the problem persists, discuss with your psychiatrist regarding other options which are less sedating. Thanks Regards Dr. Ankita Mishra.
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Dear lybrate-user,
if your wife has hallucination due to schizophrenia, oleanz 2.5 mg is a low dose. She needs more dose for improvement. Please take her for follow up with the psychiatrist.
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Dear Avijata,
Ativan and lonazep belong to a group of anxiolytics called as benzodiazepines. Both can not act as an antidepressant. Both can reduce the anxiety part of depression giving you some relief.
Oleanz 10 mg is a major tranquilizer given for psychotic conditions.
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Psychologist•Delhi
The medicine works on your anxiety, thereby reducing it. Once the anxiety is reduced, you do not feel the need to do compulsions as often. Obsessions (thoughts) take time to go away. The medicines can be taken along with psychotherapy sessions which work directly on your compulsions (repetitive behaviors) and obsessions (thoughts). Psychotherapy is very effective in ocd and when done along with medicine, promising early results can be seen.
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