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Fat deposition in breasts in men is a reported side effect, though rare, with some medications, which include phenytoin sodium. Weight gain in general is seen as a side effect with sodium valproate too. Anticonvulsants like phenytoin may at times cause alterations in male hormone levels too, that is the most probable explaination for your symptoms. Consult your treating physician and a endocrinologist if possible to get a thorough evaluation.
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Schizophrenia is a complex illness with simple treatment plans. I think you need both medication if the valproate is added after envega in order to maintain the affective symptoms. please continue the treatment. if you need any treatment rationalization, feel free to discuss with us here.
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Thanks for seeking help here.
Schizophrenia is a complex illness with simple treatment plans. I think you need both medication if the valproate is added after envega in order to maintain the affective symptoms. please continue the treatment. if you need any treatment rationalization, feel free to discuss with us here.
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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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First on the seizure part the drugs may not be adequate. That can be adjusted with drugs. The type of seizure also to be known usually women may not be put on sodium valproate unless it is juvenile myoclonic epilepsy .some of the drugs can be modified. Tryptomer can be stopped instead clonazepam can be added .that can improve seizure control and sleep promotion .anzit will produce drug dependence instead you can aak your doctor to go for some other drugs. Seizure drugs need to take sometime life...more
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Encorate is known to cause weight gain and pcod. The dose can be adjusted or the medication can be changed in consultation with a neurologist. But this depends on the seizure control. Please feel free to contact for further evaluation.
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Dear lybrate-user,
Whether you have transient psychosis or bipolar or schizophrenia or sleeping problem, it is for the psychiatrist to diagnose and treat you properly. With this dose you are without relapse and acting like average person. Why do you want to lose those effects of drugs.
Bipolar disorder is a relapsing disorder - sometimes with high overconfident mood sometimes with low self esteem sad mood. Both will be kept under control with valproate and quetiapine.
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Whether you have transient psychosis or bipolar or schizophrenia or sleeping problem, it is for the psychiatrist to diagnose and treat you properly. With this dose you are without relapse and acting like average person. Why do you want to lose those effects of drugs.
Bipolar disorder is a relapsing disorder - sometimes with high overconfident mood sometimes with low self esteem sad mood. Both will be kept under control with valproate and quetiapine.
During active p...more
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Epilim (sodium valproate) is an antiepileptic medication that is used to treat epilepsy and other neurological disorders. While it is generally well-tolerated, it can have some side effects, including hormonal imbalances.
Studies have shown that sodium valproate can reduce testosterone levels in men, which may lead to symptoms such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and decreased muscle mass. However, the extent of the effect on testosterone levels varies from person to person and ma...more
Studies have shown that sodium valproate can reduce testosterone levels in men, which may lead to symptoms such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and decreased muscle mass. However, the extent of the effect on testosterone levels varies from person to person and ma...more
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Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day.
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Sodium Valproate 500 mg twice daily after food.
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