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I cannot sleep properly as I take medications for paranoid schizophrenia. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I was in a psychiatric hospital treating the right medicine for paranoid schizophrenia. I stayed there for a month. I was discharged in good condition with the medicines below- Risperidone 6 mg one tablet at night. Clonazepam 0.5 mg one tablet at night HMIN (vitamin B12) one tablet a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can discuss with your treating psychiatrist regarding increasing the dose of Clonazepam for a short term, which can then be tapered off. Follow the steps of sleep hygiene: Sleeping and waking up at regular times. Avoid caffeinated drinks at least eight hours b... Read Full »
I have been dwelling on my delusions. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have become paranoid for a few months that my coworkers are conspiring against me and serving as informants for the FBI. Occasionally I believe that I have psychic powers, reinforcing my belief about my coworkers. I know both are likely delusions, but that does not stop me from dwelling... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Better assessment can be done if you answer the following questions. Do you hear any unknown or known voices talking to you about anything, commenting on your actions, or commanding you? Do you act upon those delusions? Does anyone in your family or close relatives h... Read Full »
I am suffering from hypersomnia and myalgia after stopping my antipsychotics medications. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I was on antipsychotics and high BP medicines tablet Kloza, tablet Spenzo, tablet Cilacar, and tablet Apiz for six months for schizophrenia. I stopped the treatment and switched to homeopathy, after which I am suffering from hypersomnia and myalgia. Please suggest the next steps? Please he... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You should not stop your medication suddenly. You may have withdrawal symptoms. I suggest you to stop it slowly. Read Full »