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Are There Any Medication For Schizophrenia That Does Not Cause Sleep?
Question: are there any treatments for schizophrenia that do not cause sleep?
Brief Answer:
Yes there are
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
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I read your query and understand your concerns.
There are few medicines which does not cause any sleep when used for treatment of schizophrenia. One among them with proven efficacy is abilify. The second option is zyprasidone although it causes sleep in few persons. The third recent addition is lurasidone which have very low potential in regard to sleep.
I hope this answers your question.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Yes there are
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
There are few medicines which does not cause any sleep when used for treatment of schizophrenia. One among them with proven efficacy is abilify. The second option is zyprasidone although it causes sleep in few persons. The third recent addition is lurasidone which have very low potential in regard to sleep.
I hope this answers your question.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you, I'm glad to know that there are treatments! You know I've been trying to change my medicine, last year I started working night shift and is hard for me to keep taking my medicine since I worked throught the whole night and after work I go to college...
Brief Answer:
I think aripiprazole is better choice for you
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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I am glad to know that information was useful for you.
Considering your profile I feel abilify is better choice. You need to discuss same with your doctor on next visit.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
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I think aripiprazole is better choice for you
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
I am glad to know that information was useful for you.
Considering your profile I feel abilify is better choice. You need to discuss same with your doctor on next visit.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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