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Asked for female, 21 years old from Navi Mumbai
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My daughter was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder during january and was taking risdone 0.5 mg twice daily, rexipra 5 mg once daily and waklert 150 once daily to overcome drowsiness caused by risdone, many of her problems improved such as irritability, anger, concentration lacking with medication but the major problem that she is facing now that inspite of giving lots of efforts and time she is unable to memorize topics though there is no understanding and concentration problems. Her doctor prescribed cognivel tablet once daily and increased the dose of rexipra (one & half tablet of 5 mg once daily) and asked if she feels better she can take two tablets of cognivel and 2 tablets of rexipra (5 mg) and asked for counseling. Will these medications help her to improve her memorizing problems? Can she take increased dose i.e two tablets of rexipra (5 mg) and 2 tablets of cognivel if there is any improvement. Since she lives in hostel is unable to attend counseling sessions regularly. She has done only one counseling session. Can she continue her medicines until she attends required counseling sessions.

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You need to get a second opinion for the condition your daughter has, she for depression, once the treatment is revised she may show improvement' in for mental clarity and memory,
she needs assessment regularegularly,
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Your uncle if diagnosed as Bipolar affective disorder need to take mood stabilizer for long term for proper control.There are many covert medication available like syrup valproate,syrup risperidone(sizodone) for non cooperative patients but best way is to contact nearby psychiatrist and if patient is reluctant plan for a home visit.That will be the best for patient.
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Dear lybrate-user,
bipolar disorder needs to be treated with mood stabilisers. Doubt alone cannot be a psychotic symptom unless it is fixed and irrational. Please consult your psychiatrist again before giving sizodon tablets. Risperidone (sizodon) is available as drops and dispersible tablets. This is for your information.
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Dear lybrate-user,
you psychiatrist knows your diagnosis and treatment algorithms. Sizodon or quetiapine is given to augment fluoxetine and atomoxetine - not just for insomnia. They are given at low dose also. Still you need to make lifestyle changes to control your weight, sugar levels and other medical illnesses. (i don't know your age - but I know your weight as 104 kg). Don't worry about withdrawals now - it is a long way.
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You have to continue that under psychiatrist advise and supervision and not on your own. All the best.
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If you are taking medications to help with problems that you were facing and you are currently better then the medications are certainly good for your health. The medications sizodon plus and olimelt ae routinely used in clinical practice. If you have any specific health-related questions do not hesitate to contact us directly.
Look forward to hearing from you. If you need help with booking an appointment online with me on this website either text, an appointment for a confidential and priva...more
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Although this is a long time and you will probably remain so on medication you must still persevere. Schizophrenia is a very complex and difficult disease to treat, even with medication. All psychotropic medicines have side-effects: that is inescapable. But I suspect that you are depending entirely on medication when in reality you need to combine it with counseling or therapy. In therapy you will learn a lot of coping mechanisms and techniques to remain functional and lead a close-to-normal lif...more
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Gynaecologist•Chennai
No, Do not use those medicines.
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Asked for male, 27 years old from Kolkata
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Psychologist•Palakkad
Hello and welcome to Lybrate. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Sizodon 0.5 mg tablet belongs to the drug group known as atypical antipsychotic, used in the treatment of psychotic disorders. This medication can treat schizophrenia and manic depression, both symptoms of bipolar disorder. It is also used for treating irritability symptoms in children suffering from autism.
I suggest telephonic counseling for you.
You can contact me for further advice and treatment options. ...more
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