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Schizophrenia&depression
I was suffering from various hallucinations and was hearing voices from inside for approximately one year.Sometimes I was unaware of myself.I consulted a psychiatrist at Dilshad Garden,Delhi and got relief to some extent as these problems came to an end,however I developed other complications as weight gain and fatigue.Hence I consulted another Psychiatrist at Max,Saket,Delhi.As per doctor's advice,I am taking Lurasid 40,clonotril,pacitane,pantocid and Isabgol husk now.But I am feeling loss of appetite , thirst and weakness due to these medicines.Since I do not want the re-occurance of the said diseases,hence I wish to continue the medication without any significant side-effect.
Hi, yes many medications used for schizophrenia and depression have the side effects you mentioned. But there are few which may help you with your disorder with minimal or acceptable side effects.
Next Steps
Kindly meet a psychiatrist to choose and titrate your drug and doses.
Health Tips
Remember every effect has a side effect. But minimising them or making them acceptable is possible.
Regards,
Dr. Priyadarshani Jain
Andheri East, Mumbai
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