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Asked for female, 61 years old from Kolkata
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My mother, 62 years of age has been suffering from dementia and depression since 2016. She was prescribed dveniz, daxid for depression and admenta (bds), aricep (ods) for dementia since september, 2016. The disease has progressed albeit slowly. But there had been behavioral changes specially repetitive behaviour, frequent fits of aggression etc. Because of the increased aggressive tendencies, her doctor asked to stop antidepressants in january 2020. aggressive behavior dwindled down after that. However it increased a bit since december 2020. Due to unavailability of the previous psychiatrist we had to consult a separate psychiatrist in february, 2021. He started a new drug, olanzapine 2.5 (ods). My mother started taking the drug since february 10th. However she started getting quite drowsy from the middle of march. So we had to visit the doctor on march 26th. He asked to stop olanzapine 2.5 and continue with aricep and admenta. She was more or less fine till last tuesday, 6th april. But suddenly from 7th april there was a total change in everything. It's almost like she's spellbound! totally lost and not being able to do basic daily activities. It's almost like her brain has been switched off. She's walking slowly, not being able to eat/ drink on her own. And since yesterday she's having trouble using the toilet too. Not being able to pass urine or stools. Is this because of the drug olanzapine? If so, then can some other drug be used to negate these side effects of olanzapine?

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Psychiatrist•Vadodara
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It is sad to convey but symptoms you suggested are of disease progression and not because of side effects of on going medications.
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Psychologist•Jaipur
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Hi, I can understand your worries. I would suggest you to take some counseling sessions with a good psychotherapist. Join a meditation group and also join some positive group activities like sports or music. Basically you have to relax mentally and your body needs some exercise.
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Psychiatrist•Faridabad
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you are already on 80 mg fluoxetine. There is no need for buproprion. Sometimes excessoive dosage can lead to switch to mania. Better go for some relaxation exercises and activity scheduling. Thanks.
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Neurologist•Panchkula
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Hello,
I being a neurologist its difficult to comment on the problem you are facing. But my sincere advise will to get hold of a decent psychiatrist or a institute/medical college with a psychiatrist for proper treatment. You should not neglect it and these can be treated. At the moment you seem to be getting a cocktail of medicines and this needs to be relooked at for better treatment.
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Psychiatrist•Mumbai
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Since you are already on medication I suggest you talk to your treating psychiatrist and convey your current symptoms to them. It is possible that some changes in medication dosages will help improve the symptoms. As they are familiar with your history it is always better to have a discussion with them regarding this situation.
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M.A.(H)Psychology, PG Diploma in Child G...read more

Psychologist•Noida
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The healthiest way to deal with a panic attack is to acknowledge it. Try not to fight your symptoms. But keep reminding yourself that they will pass.

There is plenty that can be done for people who have problems with panic attacks. These can include:

relaxation techniques, such as mindfulness and meditation
healthy diet and adequate sleep
exercise
cutting back on alcohol, cigarettes and drugs
distracting yourself with mental activities, like counting
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Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad
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Opipramol 50 mg has adverse side effects. As you are interested to discontinue this medicine, you may take an alternative homeopathic medicine. I you are interested, book online appointment/consultation with me (commencing from text consult rs 149, audio/phone-rs 300) for further prescription and treatment.
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Psychiatrist•Dehradun
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Dear sekhar,
what are your current dosages of psychotropics and the clear indication of each? What are your current active symptoms, though it is understandable that you have bipolar disorder but what type, I don’t know yet.
As being a pharmacist yourself, I am expecting you to have this information about yourself.
You can mail me at email to discuss these issues in detail, as it will be tricky to titrate multiple medications.
Take care.
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