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Question: I suffer from intrusive thoughts. I have been hospitalized twice in the past. I am taking an old prescription of Stelazine 20 mg at bed time prescribed by a doctor in 2010. This has worked for me in the past. But my intrusive thoughts are not clearing up. I have taken the Stelazine for two nights. My wife is typing this for me. I am feeling better but I am worried - what should I do?
Brief Answer:
Wait for a couple of days to see improvement.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM
I can understand your concern. Intrusive thoughts in most individuals occur due to underlying anxiety. Severe anxiety results in intrusive thoughts. Stelazine is Trifluperazine and is an antipsychotic drug. The drug is commonly used for relief of anxiety. This should help you in intrusive thoughts. Zyprexa too will help in clearing up the anxiety. In couple of days you will feel better.
But if symptoms persist then some SSRI drug like Sertraline should be kept as option. Sertraline will help to treat the anxiety and the intrusive thoughts will decrease. The drug is safe to use and has no significant interactions with the drugs you are taking. Regular use will decrease the intrusive thoughts. Please talk to your doctor for this drug. Right now continue to use Stelazine 20 at bed time and wait for a couple of days to see improvement.
Thanks. Take care
Wait for a couple of days to see improvement.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM
I can understand your concern. Intrusive thoughts in most individuals occur due to underlying anxiety. Severe anxiety results in intrusive thoughts. Stelazine is Trifluperazine and is an antipsychotic drug. The drug is commonly used for relief of anxiety. This should help you in intrusive thoughts. Zyprexa too will help in clearing up the anxiety. In couple of days you will feel better.
But if symptoms persist then some SSRI drug like Sertraline should be kept as option. Sertraline will help to treat the anxiety and the intrusive thoughts will decrease. The drug is safe to use and has no significant interactions with the drugs you are taking. Regular use will decrease the intrusive thoughts. Please talk to your doctor for this drug. Right now continue to use Stelazine 20 at bed time and wait for a couple of days to see improvement.
Thanks. Take care
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