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Asking For Self, Female 30, mirpur
my question is from psychiatrist not from psychologist so kindly convey to psychiatrist I am a chronic bipolar patient and after visting so many doctors and changing so many medicine my doctor came with a best combo of medicine for me. my hypomania was gentle but my depression was too much resistant thts why doctor has prescribed me strong medicine lurisa 40mg sensival 25 mg brintellix 10mg butrin 300mg after two weeks I felt awesome and my cognition which was very bad before treatment was stupendous after taking these medicine but unluckilly I decided to give up my medicine which was a very bad decision in this time period I also suffered from severe anxiety so I decided two continue again treatment after two months and now it's been two months though my depression and cognition are better but not that much better as it was after taking them first time also my anxiety has gone away with these medicines m too much worried m still on so many antidepressants that are so strong what other
Assalamala
I understand.you just get my online appointment and you will recover
Patients who are suffering from bipolar disorder, sometimes need regular medicine even when they feel fit. and it's wise not to shuffle between treating physicians.
As you have mentioned that you have responded to previously prescribed medication, was it re started by your physician or you self medicated?
Lastly I can advise you to get yourself thoroughly examined by nearest Psychiatrist. do get your routine bodily checkup done as well. There are alternative medications available if previous regime don't work.
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upon my doctor's advice I restarted it... thanks respected doctor for showing your concern
2 years ago
MBBS, MCPS (Psychiatry), MBA (Health Management Services), Cognitive Behavior Therapy | Islamabad | Book Appointment
Dear Patient, it happens, especially when some medications are stopped abruptly. But nothing to be worried, just get your blood markers done and ask your doctor to put you on alternative s. Up till that time keep looking after your emotional well-being and try to stay calm as much as possible.
2 years ago
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by blood markers can u plz tell me what it's mean I think there is no blood test that could tell you about your brain chemicals imbalance
2 years ago
MBBS, MCPS (Psychiatry), MBA (Health Management Services), Cognitive Behavior Therapy | Islamabad | Book Appointment
Agreed but Once patients are started on Bipolar treatment, most imp in chronic disorders, especially when on anti psychotics and mood stabilizers , they need to get their periodic blood tests done, to keep in check side effects ( blood complete count, liver functions,thyroid profile , renal functions) , depending upon which group is prescribed.
2 years ago
MBBS, MCPS (Psychiatry), MBA (Health Management Services), Cognitive Behavior Therapy | Islamabad | Book Appointment
my pleasure. wish you good health. take care
2 years ago
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my Dr now added amitriptyline in previous medicines
2 years ago
MBBS, MSC (London), DCAP (London) | Karachi | Book Appointment
Get online appointment you will recover
2 years ago