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Feeling Of Someone Chasing And Harming The Image. Prescribed 10 Mg Olimelt. No History Of Past Illness. Suggest

Hi, I am sakshi. my sister is suffereing from some mental illness from last 2 years, though she was very bright student earlier with no past history of such illness . Doctor has prescribed 10 mg olimelt to her . she feel as if some one is chasing her and also has written her name on all public places and trying to harm her image. she doesn't take medicenes on her own, we have to give her medicine in her food. Request you to please let me know how much time will it take to get this p[roblem cured. She is 29 years old and we want her to ge married.
Tue, 18 Jun 2013
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Hi,
Olimelt or olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication indicated in many psychiatric conditions. The feeling of being chased, is a part of what is called a delusion, where in one harbours false beliefs. It can be present in many psychiatric disorders.
The prognosis of her condition would depend on the diagnosis. Most psychiatric conditions are chronic and need medications for few years after the symptoms have been controlled to prevent a relapse. It may take longer in some patients.
The treating psychiatrist will be best able to tell you.

Hope this helps,
Dr Anjana rao.
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Feeling Of Someone Chasing And Harming The Image. Prescribed 10 Mg Olimelt. No History Of Past Illness. Suggest

Hi, Olimelt or olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication indicated in many psychiatric conditions. The feeling of being chased, is a part of what is called a delusion, where in one harbours false beliefs. It can be present in many psychiatric disorders. The prognosis of her condition would depend on the diagnosis. Most psychiatric conditions are chronic and need medications for few years after the symptoms have been controlled to prevent a relapse. It may take longer in some patients. The treating psychiatrist will be best able to tell you. Hope this helps, Dr Anjana rao.