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Posted on Wed, 3 May 2017
Question: my daughter is 21 year old, residing in a hostel. diagnosed with depression symptoms last year. now after one year again she has developoed some symptoms. so doctor has advised her to take olimelt once in night and and etilaam twice a day
but she does not want to take oleanz till her exam for another 15 days
can she take etilaam for 15 days and after that she can start oleanz
what can happen in case she does not start with oleanz
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Her illness may progress

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Since it is just start of symptoms early treatment will be more effective for her illness. In case it is not started timely there may be undue progression to more severe depression in coming weeks.

Etilaam is effective only for sleep and have little role in depression.

In my opinion following her doctors advice will be in best interest of your daughter.

I hope this answers you.
If you have more questions feel free to contact me.
Thanks and regards.
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Suggest Dosage For Olimelt

Brief Answer: Her illness may progress Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. Since it is just start of symptoms early treatment will be more effective for her illness. In case it is not started timely there may be undue progression to more severe depression in coming weeks. Etilaam is effective only for sleep and have little role in depression. In my opinion following her doctors advice will be in best interest of your daughter. I hope this answers you. If you have more questions feel free to contact me. Thanks and regards.