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My son (27 years old) has been diaganosed bipolar 1. Previous meds from years ago knocked him out. The new therapist seems to want to work with him and prescribed oxcarbazepin. He is worrys it ll make him a zombie like other meds, genedon, serequil, etc. He has issues since 8 years old.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Every drug which effects will have side effects. The main concern here is that your son should have healthy mental health. If there are any side effects consult your psychiatrist. Oxcarbamazepine is a good drug and has fewer side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Rohit Kothari
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Every drug which effects will have side effects. The main concern here is that your son should have healthy mental health. If there are any side effects consult your psychiatrist. Oxcarbamazepine is a good drug and has fewer side effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohit Kothari