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Dear lybrate-user,
Please get serum lithium level 12 hours after the last tablet of lithium 400 mg, Also get thyroid and kidney function tests. Remember these tests are not to diagnose your disorder. They are for giving lithium in proper dose (0.8 to 1.2 mE/l) and for its side effects.
Unfortunately, we don't have an antidepressant tablet that works instantly. All of them take 2-3 weeks to act. But you can take ECT (electro-convulsive therapy) or Ketamine infusion for immediate relief if...more
Please get serum lithium level 12 hours after the last tablet of lithium 400 mg, Also get thyroid and kidney function tests. Remember these tests are not to diagnose your disorder. They are for giving lithium in proper dose (0.8 to 1.2 mE/l) and for its side effects.
Unfortunately, we don't have an antidepressant tablet that works instantly. All of them take 2-3 weeks to act. But you can take ECT (electro-convulsive therapy) or Ketamine infusion for immediate relief if...more
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Dear lybrate-user,
when did you consult your psychiatrist and physician last? You need to consult frequently to adjust the dose. What is your serum lithium and valproate level recently. How much stablon and rivotril you are taking?
In addition, I need to know your hba1c and renal functions also.
All your symptoms indicate that you have not come up from your depressive phase yet. There may be many reasons for it. Get back with these check ups.
when did you consult your psychiatrist and physician last? You need to consult frequently to adjust the dose. What is your serum lithium and valproate level recently. How much stablon and rivotril you are taking?
In addition, I need to know your hba1c and renal functions also.
All your symptoms indicate that you have not come up from your depressive phase yet. There may be many reasons for it. Get back with these check ups.
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If you were taking lithium and lamotrigene from 2 months and were doing good, then you should have enquired about the rationale with using an added medication like sizodon 0.5 mg. If it was due to sleep issues that you were prescribed those medications, I wonder if you need a different medication for insomnia. Kindly contact us for more details.
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Hello Mr. lybrate-user, it's really tough to be in a situation which you are going through, would you be able to specify how many manic or hypomanic episodes have you had previously. There are certainly more drugs in our kitty as psychosurgery or dbt are not as evolved yet to address bipolar depression, ect & rtms are also available non invasive options. Don't lose hope, you may definitely fight this out.
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Dear lybrate-user,
all tablets have side effects and interactions. Some side effects may be beneficial to you. You have to tolerate the side effects for the sake of the benefit they give. Major side effect on organs like thyroid, kidneys and parathyroid will be monitored by your psychiatrist periodically. There are plenty of alternatives - each of them side effects on its own.
I have already informed you that psychiatrist's tests.
all tablets have side effects and interactions. Some side effects may be beneficial to you. You have to tolerate the side effects for the sake of the benefit they give. Major side effect on organs like thyroid, kidneys and parathyroid will be monitored by your psychiatrist periodically. There are plenty of alternatives - each of them side effects on its own.
I have already informed you that psychiatrist's tests.
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I didn't all that you said in hindi. However, relying only on medication isn't enough to solve this problem. Comply with all the medical prescriptions and work in tandem with a counselor for a long time and learn coping skills and techniques to handle the daily challenges you will face. There are certain adaptations that will suit you during the elation phase and there are certain behaviors that are required during the depressed phases. In the meantime you can do certain things that will give yo...more
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