Schizophrenia Questions

You may discuss what are her psychotic symptoms or her other symptoms 0.5mgs sizodon is a very smll dose, may be considering agesuch a small dose is prescribed, it will be all iofs and buts till a final evaluation is done. Best is to discuss with the psychiatrist who prescribed it.

Hello friends, good day. Be aware treatment for such disorders needs both medicine and psychotherapy solutions. May be your friend was taking only the medicine for last 6 years and expecting a cure. Even this ayurveda medicine will help in improving the condition, but complete cure is possible only when he takes the holistic approach to address this problem. Be positive. He needs to adopt and follow certain psychotherapy or mindset changes techniques, excercises routine, relaxation techniques, d...more

Hi lybrate-user. Is your anxiety, irritation and agitation recent? Or has it been present since a long time?
If recent, it could signal that your disorder is about to get aggravated. It is advisable to report these symptoms to your psychiatrist and seek treatment for the same.
It may be necessary to conduct some blood tests to check for other medical problems.
I wish you a speedy recovery.
-dr suchita agrawal
psychiatrist
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You can go back to her doctor and consult him/her without her and see what they have to say. It is absolutely ill-advised to self medicate her for this disease in particular. Psychotropic drugs have side effects in various doses and when she stopped she may have been on an advanced dose. The doctor will advise you on what dose to start with and how to administer it too. Besides she is probably breast feeding her baby and this may entail as correction on her medication too. Please do not experime...more

Duration of treatment depends on symptomatology. Still you have to continue oleanzepin n divalprox.

Hello and welcome to Lybrate. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The best person to advise you in this regard is your psychiatrist because he is the knowledgeable person about your conditionfor complete cure, you will need counseling and psychotherapy along with medicines.
I suggest telephonic counseling and online psychotherapy for you.
You can contact me for further advice and treatment options. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

You need to take a consultation either physical or on line with a psychiatrist, because any remey can be suggested after full evaluation only.

Hello,
Schizophrenia is condition that combines with your psychological health along with emotional disturbances that affects the way of living socially and familial relationships will also be disturbed along with your Personal Physical and Mental Health. Overall, in Ayurveda, under the concept of Mano Roga Chikithsa there is a treatment protocol which will be best suitable for you after taking proper history from you. You may schedule online consultation so that I can guide you accordingl...more

Repadone 4 mg tablet is an antipsychotic medicine that is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other mood disorders. She needs to see the psychiatrist who prescribed this to change if needed.

I think you need to work with a counselor in tandem with the medication. Schizophrenia with ocd is pretty difficult to handle without some help from a counselor. I hope your visits to the psychiatrist were regular and the medication has been frequently reviewed during these years. You need to be occupied, and fit into a routine of interesting activities every day. Whatever the situation you must be responsible, respectful and functional. Yoga and meditation is also necessary to train your brain ...more