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Can I take Invega to treat my schizophrenia?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been recently diagnosed with schizophrenia, and it has been challenging. Can you tell me more about the symptoms of schizophrenia? I have heard about a medication called Invega for schizophrenia. How does Invega work in treating schizophrenia, and what benefits can I expect? Are ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric illness. The patient may hear voices when alone, be suspicious that someone can harm or kill (delusions), and exhibit abnormal behavior like sudden laughing or crying or eating at inappropriate time... Read Full »
For the past two days, my father is having some delusions that people will kill him. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past two days my father is having some delusions that people will kill him. Whenever we try to explain the reality, he gets angry. He is 49 years old, weighs 48 kg with a height of 5 feet 3 inches. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your situation and concern about your father. He may have psychosis (schizophrenia). He may even have auditory hallucinations. If he abuses or consumes alcohol then he has to stop it otherwise there are no medications that can help him. You can give him ... Read Full »
How to help my brother with his negative thoughts and aggressive behavior?
Query: Hello doctor, My brother is 27 years old. From the last 10-15 days, he is talking too much which is completely opposite of his introvert behavior. He is talking negatively and aggressively. He is not even ready to show to any doctor and strongly condemns showing to a psychiatrist and says will heal... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. Your brother may have either schizophrenia or bipolar type 1 disorder (mania). If he is consuming any substance (alcohol or drugs) then substance may also cause the above symptoms. I am sorry to say that it is difficult ... Read Full »
Why was my sister irritated during schizophrenia treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister has been under the treatment for schizophrenia for the past many years. She has been taking the following medicines right now for the past few years with slight modifications. (1) Amisulpide 200 milligrams twice daily. (2) Clozapine 100 milligrams once daily. (3) Clonazepam 2... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems your sister is suffering from schizophrenia. It is a chronic disorder that leads to cognitive impairment. 1) Your sister is on Clonazepam (benzodiazepine) 2 milligrams which is a sedative. if she does ... Read Full »
Do patients with schezophrenia hear actual voices?
Query: Hi doctor,I am living alone. But I always feel that someone or a ghost is around me. I hear voices, but I do not believe in ghosts. These voices make me feel better when I am lonely. Am I normal or do I have schizophrenia? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.comThank you for getting help from a psychiatrist. Schizophrenia is not only related to hearing voices while living alone but also delusion. These patients cannot differentiate the virtual and real life and always have suspicious feelings. So you do not have schizophrenia.Thank... Read Full »
My mother has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,My mother has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She has been having hallucinations and delusions for 40 days. She started taking her medicine for 24 days (Zopitab 2.5 mg for 15 days and Zopitab 5 mg for nine days). The doctor suggested admitting her to the hospital and giving injections t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your mother's situation, and you are a great son who has concerns about your mother. she is on a tablet Zopitab (Olanzapine) 5mg. It is one of the best antipsychotic medications for schizophrenia. You can w... Read Full »
I have schizophrenia and a low dopamine level. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have schizophrenia and am currently on Aripiprazole, Fluoxetine, and Diazepam. I want to change the antipsychotic drugs soon and am wondering what is the right pill for me to lose weight and have higher Dopamine levels. I need something energetic, something that will make my brain work ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation but why do you want to change your antipsychotic medicines if you are stable on them? You should try to follow the below guidelines to increase dopamine. It will help you. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I do not know if this fits in the psychiatry field but I have a mental illness called schizophrenia at 26 years, and I want to become a 'morning person.' Despite keeping alarm, I struggle to wake up early and often go back to sleep. My schedule is inconsistent. I wake up around 11 am af... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Thank you for sharing your concerns with a psychiatrist. I understand that you are currently on a high dose of medications, which may be contributing to your deep sleep. If you have been stable for a considerable time, you can discuss with... Read Full »
How to enhance my cognition with OCD and schizophrenia?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a past history of schizophrenia and OCD. I am not in any medication now for the past two months. Currently taking only L-Carnoshine for the past two months for cognition improvement. My question is, should I take Omega-3 also with L-Carnosine for better and fast results for cogni... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and can understand your situation. I suggest you take both the above medications and also take Ashwagandha with milk at night for it. Following are my suggestions to improve cognitive function, and will help you: Exercises daily for 30... Read Full »
I have intrusive thoughts after violent movies. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Are violent video games and other visual entertainment terrible for people with schizophrenia, or does it depend from person to person? For example, I possibly have mild to medium schizophrenia that manifests in foolish and intrusive thoughts. I did not observe being affected by violen... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for consulting with us. A person who has schizophrenia has difficulty differentiating between virtual and real life. People suffering from mild symptoms will not have any problem with video games or violent movies. However, a schizophrenic patient gets violent ... Read Full »