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Suggest Alternate Medicine Or Therapy For Psychotic Episodes
My daughter (28years) had a phsycotic episode in 2005 has been on sodium valproate since ten developed difficulty in sleeping for the past month doctor changed her medication to lamitor (75mg) for the past 2 weeks. She has a very bad skin rash and palpitation; the doctor says it will clear. Can she get alternative medication or other forms of therapy?
Thu, 22 May 2014
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In psychotic episode, there is no need to give mood stabilizer in first attempt. Both valproate and lamitor are mood stabilizer and with them, she would not improve. She need antipsychotic agent and that would help to control her psychotic symptoms. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper treatment. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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In psychotic episode, there is no need to give mood stabilizer in first attempt. Both valproate and lamitor are mood stabilizer and with them, she would not improve. She need antipsychotic agent and that would help to control her psychotic symptoms. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper treatment. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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