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Sarit dasgupta age 35 is a patient of drug addiction and schizophrenia. Now he has a rehab. long time taken drug and some symptom to mental illness that alone, telling somebody, sleeplessness, angry and hot tempered for somebody, addiction and want money etc. treated long time but no heavy result. 1) My question is that he will be cure for long tim

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Yes. With regular medication and psychotherapy , the response rates are very high. But the individual has to be on treatment with regular follow ups. This is similar to a patient with diabetes or hype ...  Read More

Used so much drug . Without drug feel sad,tired, overthinking. Think he can work use of drug. He thinks everyday that won't drugs from tomorrow but the next day drugs again. He says that the thought of drug comes in his mind. He says that he doesn't know.Then regret

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He is addicted.. These are common in drug addicts. ...  Read More

I tried to search this in Google but could not find a solution. Which illegal drugs cause schizophrenia? How does medicine like solian and risperdal works on drug abuse in schizophrenia patients?

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Cannabis, alcohol can cause similar symptoms.those drugs correct chemical imbalance in brain and reduce the symptoms. ...  Read More

So I just finished reading an article about the linkage between vulnerability to schizophrenia due to marijuana usage. My father has paranoid schizophrenia which was induced by hard drugs such as LSD, etc. when he was younger. I used marijuana occasionally for a little under 2 months in college and then quit. What are my risks now for schizophrenia

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Unfortunately, it's difficult to pin point who might develop schizophrenia or psychosis with use of marijuana.. however, you seem to have several risk factors, like younger age, a positive family hist ...  Read More

Please suggest me the drug which I use to control my asthama as steroids leads to fungal infection. I am having covid on 20th april and get negative report on 5th may

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Need clear history .. better get a consultation with pulmonologist ...  Read More

IAM using medication for neck pain (bakfctx,rablet20).this tablets can be used with kolo-q,zifi-lbx+200.

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Yes can b ...  Read More

Apart from antiphychotics and antidepprseants what drug would be a good choice for negative syptoms of schizophrenia

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Ect is mainly for positive symptoms of schizophrenia, but in some cases it may give good response in negative symptoms too. I have come across 5 to 6 patients in which Ect has given good results in n ...  Read More

According to the symptoms, its Schizophrenia the doctor of here said. Can it be caused by drugs? Or depression? He said that he had taken drug (but before 4 months, not nearly now) and only weed, he used to smoke aso. But also he was not sharp from the beginning, he would thino too much in inappropriate reasons what we used to think as the simples

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Consult a Psychiatrist. ...  Read More

My mother was detected with schizophrenia 3 years ago. She was on medication toll last 2 weeks. She stopped taking medication due to weight gain and daily dosage. I have heard of injection depot and rtms, are they safe and equally effective? Is there any drug which does not induce weight gain? How to convince her to take medication? She is in deni

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Weight neutral medication are available and Depot injections are helpful if Patient is non-compliant. In many psychiatric illness major problem is less insight particularly in schizophrenia. Ask your ...  Read More

I thought asking a psychiatrist about this issue since google did not answer me I got schizophrenia due to drug intoxification in food and water and using me for prostitution. I am trying to get legal help on this case.I have given police complaint too but not yet received proof for giving complaint.I have no one to support me.What facility is give

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There are 2 things here. 1. Please continue your treatment regularly. Arts Based Therapy and Homoeopathy have a good role to play in this. 2. Look up this link http://www.majlislaw.com/ this is a leg ...  Read More

What is schizophrenia? Does this happen due to high levels of dopamine? In western countries it is common practice to increase dopamine levels to win medals in Olympics and all . Is this true???

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Schizophrenia is a Neuropsychiatric disorder which occurs due to multiple causes. High levels of Dopamine is one of the cause for it. Not everyone is affected by increased dopamine level. But someone ...  Read More

Hello, I was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2020. I was given a few medications from a psychiatrist for when I had my first psychosis. Those medications didn't help me. But i gained 20kg. But with the help of my current psychiatrist I'm stable with the medication. But im unable to lose weight and concerned about my kidneys and liver as i have to t

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Hi, consult online for a second opinion ...  Read More

I have schizophrenia and also have gynaecomastia problem I want to do surgery for gynaecomastia is it OK to do surgery I am taking medicine for schizophrenia gynecomastia problem from age 17 I got schizophrenia at the age of 24 give some information to do gynaecomastia surgery

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Consult psychiatrist for further confirmation,gynecomastia is due to s/e of antipsychotics or is there any other problems ...  Read More

Will Quetiapine cause constipation my friend 30 years old is diagnosed with schizophrenia she attempted suicide two times as they separated her child from her who is just 6 years old is this serious illness she is suffering from constipation since 1 month please do tell me some tips to make her normal

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Hello Ma'am, Apart from constipation, there is also a need to understand her illness further, because with 2 attempt to suicide, it is a high risk case and adequate medication has to be planned with s ...  Read More

My friend is diagnosed with Schizophrenia but I can't believe it. Is this serious illness I saw in internet she told she is having hallucination depression as a result her husband applied for divorce she wants to live with him but he is not accepting what am I to do can anyone recommend some medicines for her how to overcome it

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Hello Ma'am Schizophrenia diagnosis and illness is a type of mental illness, requiring good care from family members and a few medicines with counseling and therapy to patient and attenders of the pa ...  Read More

Where can I get anaboom AD leave on lotion in Bangalore?? If not available what drug is the alternative for the same ?

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U can buy online with prescription attached ...  Read More

Is schizophrenia a lifelong disease? My sister has this since 1 yr for that consulted psychiatrist and continued medications for 1 yr , she was fine while taking medicines that's why doctor reduces the quantity of medicines slowly months after months by seeing the positive response and finally stopped the medicines ..she was also fine for 1 month w

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Hello Practo User, use homoeopathic medications for your problem to get Instant and effective results.Its Curable, no need to worry about. Homoeopathic medicines plays Excellent role to treat Such pr ...  Read More

Is schizophrenia a lifelong disease? My sister has this since 1 year. Earlier she was totally fine, last year only she experienced the symptoms like hallucinations and delusion and all ..after taking medicines she doesn't having the symptoms but after stopping the medicines prescribed by doctor, 1 months later she again then started the symptoms li

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Hi..Schizophrenia is usually a long-term illness, but it can be different for each person. With the right treatment, many people can control their symptoms and live well. Some may have times when thei ...  Read More

My fiancee 's grandmother and two aunt had schizophrenia, how likely it is that he and his father to have the mental illness?

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I am using madicine for schizophrenia from 6 years and gradually trapping dosage. When I can stop the medicine complety please suggest

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The best thing to do is ask your psychiatrist about the medication and follow the doctor’s suggestions thoroughly. The medications need to be taken as per a specific structure for a reason. ...  Read More

My brother is having this issue of Schizophrenia since last 5 years . We have tried various methods and treatments but nothing seems to be working at the moment. I was wondering if it was possible to have a three way video consultation as I don't live near him . Can you also advise me what is the process to start the treatment and what are the c

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Well you can try online consultation once if he is behaviourally stable. Mostly for schizophrenia offline consultations are preferred, as psychiatrist has to do proper examination of patients and afte ...  Read More

In college days I used to smoke, drink alcohol, smoke ganja, weed. After lockdown I remained packed at my home and I was hit by schizophrenia in lockdown(2020), I was unable to sleep, bath, eat properly, speak, walk also I used to walk at midnight having my eyes closed(neend me chalna in Hindi), I felt like my legs were raising automatically above

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My mom suffering from schizophrenia since almost 10years now She says things which is unbelievable in this world and can never happen She gets sick due to this and doesnt want to see a doctor if we force her she blackmails us even doesnt wants to take meds What to do in such cases

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Schizophrenia is an illness with many having delusions and hallucinations, discuss these with your treating psychiatrist, he/she will tell how to handle these situations. Good luck ...  Read More

Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder ,alcohol use syndrome, mania condition is observed again. I need your prescription to purchase haloperidol injection and some medicine which was used earlier to relieve the symptoms.

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You have to consult your psychiatrist or anyone else and get a proper prescription for the same. Good luck ...  Read More

Hi I want to know can schizophrenia can be cured with therapy..if yes how..because person doesn't realize the problems.

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Therapy can do psycho education about the disorder..schizophrenia requires holistic aproach medicine and therapy both.. ...  Read More

My brother wad diagnosed with symptoms of schizophrenia last month. Doctor prescribed him an anti psychotic drug to reduce his delusions but he is not consuming those medicines. Please note that the he still lives at home with my mother and the area we live in doesn't have any good psychiatric facilities. We found a doctor nearest to our home but

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consult with psychiatrist either online or offline ...  Read More

Hi My mother is diagnosed with schizophrenia and she is refusing medication. Previously she was on medication which includes neocalm plus. I consulted a new doctor recently and sizopin 25 mg and amisulpride 100mg was prescribed. however since amisulpride 100mg was unavailable today and I'll get it tomorrow I just gave her sizopin. But she went int

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Continue neocalm plus.give amisulpride with it ...  Read More

What kind of people develop schizophrenia , I want to know the nature of people who later on develop schizophrenia

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There is no specific trait that can predict a patient can develop schizophrenia.. There are multiple aspects that can lead to it.. ...  Read More

What is meaning of neurodevelopmental disorder? Is schizophrenia neurodegenerative or neurodevelopmental disorder?

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Schizophrenia is largely considered a neurodegenerative condition! Neurodevelopmental disorders are Autism spectrum disorders. ...  Read More

I was diagnosed depression in 2013 and schizophrenia in 2019. I take olanzapine 15mg, Fluoxetine 40mg. Which disease may happen in future due to side effects?

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Greetings If medicines are monitored well then no side effects Thank you ...  Read More

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