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Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 47 years old and used to behave strangely. She used to say that someone scolded her, but in reality, nobody was doing so, and she used to act uncomfortably. So we took her to a psychiatrist, who prescribed her some medicines. Her listening problem settled from these medici... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Risperidone is not considered good medicine, especially for aged people. Even low doses can deliver side effects to them. Your mother complains of uneasiness in the chest, which can be due to side effects ... Read Full »
My son has a history of psychosis and has a habit of playing with feces. How can we overcome it?
Query: Hello doctor, My 15-year-old kid has ADHD, PTSD, general sadness, general anxiety, and psychosis but has not been treated for the previous four years. He has had a lot of issues with him playing in his feces. He puts it on his fingers and rubs it all over his room. The issue existed when he was on R... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you mentioned, your son suffers from ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), depression, anxiety, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and psychosis. I would like to know who made these diagnoses. Have you been advised of all of these diagnoses by your ps... Read Full »
I had an episode of psychosis. How long should I stay on the treatment?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35 years old male. I had an episode of psychosis for the first time four months ago and is treated with Risperidone and Escitalopram. For how long should I stay on the treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For psychosis, Risperidone is considered the right drug. However, Escitalopram is given for depression. So if at present you do not have any depressive symptoms you can discontinue Escitalopram. However, Risperidone should be continued at least for a year in the first ... Read Full »