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Scezoaffective disorder
Hi team,
I'm taking encrote chrono 400 MG. And olanzipine 5 MG . Can olanzipne be reduced to 2.5 MG. Is 5 MG and 2.5 MG olanzipne both act
Similarly. But I get good sleep with 5 MG almost 10 hours. But can I take 2.5 MG olanzipne instead of 5 MG.
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Pls consult for changes in medicines. Self adjusting the dose might lead to relapse of symptoms.
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Tab Olanzapine is not for your sleep management and reducing of medication dose are not to be decided randomly, full history of illness i.e. current and past with other factors are to be taken care of before telling that the dose can be reduced
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kindly consult for further management
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
Psychiatrist
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
People with schizoaffective disorder can have a wide variety of different symptoms, including having unusual perceptual experiences (hallucinations) or beliefs others do not share (delusions), mood (such as marked depression), low motivation, inability to experience pleasure, and poor attention
Mood disorders change your feelings, energy levels and behaviors. There's no cure for schizoaffective disorder, but treatment can help manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
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Dr. Upasana Rai
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Varanasi
Hello. Please consult, it requires detailed evaluation to say anything about changing dose of medications
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Dr. L C Sunda
Psychiatrist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi there,
A detailed medical and psychiatric history is always needed for every patient.In addition, detailed mental status examination is also recommended for every patient to make a diagnosis and the management of the case accordingly.
You are taking medications as per a diagnosis by a mental health professional.As the symptoms improve, and otherwise also , modification of the doses is done from time to time as per the protocols.
Discuss with your mental health professional and take the advice for the further management of your case.
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