My brother he is having psychotic disorders (schizophrenia) from past 5 years, with consultation to a doctor we are giving him sizodon 3 and sizopin 50 (power varies) from past 3 years, but he is showing signs of no recovery, sometimes he is good in behavior and sometimes he is very bad, speaking unnecessary things, at times due to this my father unknowingly had to break the dosage, we are planning to see him more good places like Bangalore and vellore.
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Dear sir I can imagine it must be quite difficult for you and your family. Schizophrenia is usually a long term illness and the symptoms can come and go. With proper treatment it is often possible to control the symptoms and manage the illness effectively. However, many patients need long term treatment. Please talk to your psychiatrist regarding optimization of the medication for maximum effect or seek a second opinion. Along with medicines, there are other ways to help him like avoidong alcohol, avoiding stressful situations that cam act as a trigger, encouraging him to engage in meaning activities depending on his level of functioning. Thanks regards.
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he is on inadequate dose of 2 medications . adequate dose may bring relief ,what are his symptoms and what is the duration of illness. Adequate treatment may help
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Dear lybrate-user, schizophrenia is a chronic lifelong disorder. The drugs need to be given for a long term. Since your brother is young, he needs rehabilitation from now itself along with drugs. Sometimes he is bad means, that family has high expressed emotions. Continuous drugging is important - otherwise relapse will occur. Relapses take longer time to bring him under control. All these can not be done with your visit to bangalore or vellore. There is no one time cure. Your own psychiatrist will be able to manage with regular drugs and adjustment of dose. It is better to put him in your place in some college or job to keep him occupied. Spend your money for his future. Rather than the trips.
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