Continuation of medicine

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Continuation of medicine

2020-05-19 12:13:30

Asked for Female, 31 Years

I was taking olanzapine 2.5 mg for 1 week as referred by doctor, should I stop taking it. As the doctor suggested it for one week.

Answers (5)

Dr. Sampath

Neuropsychiatrist

24 yrs expBangalore

Hi, If the doctor prescribed it for a week, then you should consult him or her for further evaluation and decide next plan. Incase you are not satisfied take a second opinion

Answered2020-05-20 09:36:51

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Dr. Anshul Mahajan

Psychiatrist

14 yrs expLudhiana

What was the reason u were given

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Answered2020-05-19 20:33:27

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Hello..what was the reason u were prescribed Olanzapine...was it prescribed by a psychiatrist...if there are any issues plz consult a psychiatrist

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Plz meet a psychiatrist

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Do not take any medication with out a specialist opinion

Answered2020-05-19 13:15:52

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Dr. Ketan Parmar

Addiction Psychiatrist

38 yrs expMumbai

Cannot advice without discussion

Answered2020-05-19 12:14:52

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