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I am a patient of schizophrenia I want to take quetiapine and escitalopram should I take this madicine together

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Hello, Quetiapine is a antipsychotic and can be used in Schizophrenia. Choice of drug for treatment is based on patient profile like age, associated physical illness, symptoms etc. Escitalopram is a a ...  Read More

I am consulting a psychiatrist for schizophrenia but I am still having tactile hallucinations.what do I do

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Good thing here is you have insight into your condition and symptoms. Hallucinations tactile or otherwise can decrease with further increase or rationalization of the drugs, but on other hand would su ...  Read More

Is it any way to infect any person with schizophrenia I have schizophrenia I am douting my relatives are doing this to me is it correct or I am wrong

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No.pls consult a Homoeopath to get cured completely ...  Read More

What are the psychotherapy for schizophrenia and what are the relaxation techniques to be followed? How to work efficiently with schizophrenia?

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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. Treatments for schizophrenia depend on your current condition and acceptability take those on positive note for a long term. CBT, supportive psycho ...  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

I feel she is suffering from Schizophrenia what would be the first step to diagnose and first level of treatment

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Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness,which has to be diagnosed carefully based on symptom criteria. It is a lifelong diagnosis in most of the cases, so diagnosis requires detailed evaluation.once ...  Read More

What causes schizophrenia?how to heal depression caused by schizophrenia?Is there a medicine for it in ayurveda?

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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. Any emotional distress like anxiety or stress caused by environment, lifestyle, or genetic cause you such symptoms. It can be addressed through bot ...  Read More

Is there a permanent remedy for schizophrenia in ayurveda.what should be life style of person with schizophrenia in ayurveda

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Its not that simple to tell treatment possibility . but if there is a chance of cure or long lasting effect its only Ayurveda wat i feel. Otherwise its just management of symptoms if u can consult wit ...  Read More

How to do breathing exercises for schizophrenia? What is use of taking Solian 800mg tablets? How to work effectively in office with schizophrenia?

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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help. I have answered your other question. Regarding breathing exercises, it's a good thing to do. Self help is the first step in recovery for schizophrenia a ...  Read More

She is suffering from schizophrenia as said by psychitry.. is there any solution for said problem without medicine.... please suggest...

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Hi, Schizophrenia involves delusions and or hallucinations and an altered way of looking at self and life. The person losses internal integrity. The sense of difference between internal and external r ...  Read More

Very upset with family. Not understanding. Requesting you to please intervene. I am fed up and in very bad shape psychologically.

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Hi, thank you for sharing your concern. It must be emotionally overwhelming to feel unsupported and misunderstood by your family. From what you have shared, these ongoing difficulties seem to be affec ...  Read More

Ma'am, I was initially diagnosed with schizophrenia. I consulted a rehabilitation psychologist for one year. The thought disorder is over now. I need consultation for vertigo by a professional clinical psychologist. If have time for daily or alternate days session, please take my case.

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Thank you for sharing your history and It is encouraging to know that you have completed rehabilitation and that your thought disorder has improved. A clinical psychologist can certainly help if your ...  Read More

My mother is on medication for many symptoms of mental illness like random illogical talks, bipolar disorder, anxiety and weird self talk and laugh by herself when no one is around, negative talk like harm to relatives son or daughters, sometimes feel very energetic etc . So the doctor gave her medicines - Arzu 10, d venisys, parkisys 2, safedeno 2

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Hi. Since your mother has had severe symptoms such as illogical speech, mood changes, self-talk, and possible psychotic symptoms, it’s common for medication to be needed for several years, and sometim ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with high dopamine levels and in my home parents are also doing food adulteration when i disagree with them upon certain matter... in order to make me follow their decisions they put medicine in my food and then say me to come to psychiatrist. They are 80 years old and ask me to leave the premises if I don't follow their advi

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Hi, consult online for treatment ...  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

Hi, I wanted to know can u give my mom Amazeo 200mg after a looong break? I'm in a situation where she's showing mood swings, answering voice hallucinations n then being fine after a few hours. She's refusing to return back home because she thinks she'll again start having voices etc.

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Hi, consult online for prescription ...  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

I was sufferring with paranoid schizohrenia. Doctor given m resperidone 3 mg. I am taking it for the past 4 months but it caused erectyle dysfunction in me. Can you suggest any good alternative for resperidone?

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Please consult. ...  Read More

I hear voices the dosage is also increased then too I listen voices.Am I listening god voice.i gone to rehabilitation centre also they give me less dosage medicine only

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Hi.. maybe the medicine's dosage is not sufficient. Consult online for further evaluation and management ...  Read More

I hear voices sometimes should I ignore as I hear sometimes not daily.should I increase dosage or let it go

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You can discuss with your treating doctor. A shared decision will be helpful. ...  Read More

29. Male. 5'6". 74 kg. Lactovegetarian. Currently taking paliperidone 75 mg monthly depot, aripiprazole 5 mg, sertraline 25 mg daily. I have been suffering from predominantly negative symptoms of schizophrenia and PTSD . Are there any ayurvedic medicines to treat the same?

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Good surely ayurveda offers unique approach for your health.. fitness where u want to lead your life ...  Read More

I am schizophrenia patient I am feeling sleepy currently should I lessen dosage.earlier also I had same symptoms and had side effects.should I lessen dosage I m having blosonerin 8 mg and amisulpharide 200

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My wife suffers from schizophrenia including hallucinations, dillusions, anxiety, bipolar disorde, etc. symptoms. I want homeopathic or ayurvedic treatment from best ayurvedic or homeopathic doctor near me in nashik road Maharashtra

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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

I am ok right now 90% doing well taking medications I just stopped thinking about any other individual I used to feel that my relatives will haress me i stopped thinking about them.. So i dont get paranoid thoughts I have been on medication for 12years My query is that is this neurochemical imbalance or state of mind I feel their was a wrong way o

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Hi.. the etiology for any psychiatric illnesses are neurochemical imbalances due to genetic factors and environmental stressors. You may need to continue with your medicines. ...  Read More

My grandmother is around 80 years old She says she saw some people in house (some imaginary family (mainly a son and his mother)) She never listens that there is noone Also whenever she start talking about random things she didn't stop, even blame my mother by saying that she make non vegetarian food in our kitchen(because the imaginary ones says

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It's age related dementia ..when it is in advanced stage , Hallucination may occur .. ...  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

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