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My friend is suffering from BPD.As per psychologist she has started taking Oxcarbazepine
Is it good ? What should be done
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Suggest your friend to see a therapist as it will also work better in long run..
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With the help of therapist slowly the medications can be reduced
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Hello, Oxcarbazapine can be used for treatment of BPD to stabilize mood and to reduce impulsivity. But my friend it has some serious side effects also, so should be taken with care. Please make sure whether the medication is prescribed by a psychologist or a psychiatrist. If by psychiatrist then ok, if not, psychologists are not licensed to prescribe medications.
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Take your friend to a psychiatrist and seek for second opinion.
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Oxcarbazapine may cause rash and reduce sodium leading to confusion. Beware of those symptoms.
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Dr. Vijay Mehtry
Addiction Psychiatrist
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
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By BPD, do you intend to say Borderline Personality Disorder? If so, Oxcarbazepine is one medication which can be used. However, it is advised to go for therapy. And how did the psychologist prescribe medications?
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