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Recovered From Depression, Starts Hearing Noise In Night, Taking Divelpro, Trizyne - S And Revitriol

My hubby is recovered from phychological problem ( Depression ). Regular medicins are going on. Currently his Dr. is out of town & he is suddenly facing some problem. Since 2 days he complaining that in the night he is getting/ hearing some kind of noise(water noise, feels like some one singing). His current medicins are 1. Divelpro - 1 tab in the night 2. Trizyne - S - 1 tab in the night 3. In case if he has any sudden problem 1/4 tab. of Revitriol (0.5 mg) Wanted to know he can take the Revitrol tab 1/4 for a week (till his Dr. comes back) When ever he takes this tablet he feels good.
Thu, 24 May 2012
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Hi Vishakha,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for your question...

Hearing non-existent noises / voices (in medical terms known as 'hallucinations') is indicative of 'psychosis', which is a particular type of psychiatric disorder.

The current combination of medication which he is taking, already has an anti-psychotic medication i.e. Trizyne S (Trifluoperazine). In addition, he is also on a mood-stabilizing medication i.e. Divalproex.
Though you have mentioned the diagnosis as 'depression', he is not on any anti-depressant medication currently. But remember, the word 'depression' can often used in a non-specific manner by many people, and I'm guessing that he may actually be suffering from a 'psychotic disorder'.
RIVOTRIL (I presume, not 'Revetriol') is a sedative medication and is used for sleep disturbances and sometimes, to calm down the patient.

My opinion is that if he is having psychotic symptoms, it is advisable to treat that specifically (probably by increasing the anti-psychotic medication), rather than merely keep giving him a sedative. Of course, this has to be done only on consultaion with a psychiatrist. I would suggest that if you are able to contact him over phone or see his colleague for a quick review, that would be a better idea.

All the best.

- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Recovered From Depression, Starts Hearing Noise In Night, Taking Divelpro, Trizyne - S And Revitriol

Hi Vishakha, Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for your question... Hearing non-existent noises / voices (in medical terms known as hallucinations ) is indicative of psychosis , which is a particular type of psychiatric disorder. The current combination of medication which he is taking, already has an anti-psychotic medication i.e. Trizyne S (Trifluoperazine). In addition, he is also on a mood-stabilizing medication i.e. Divalproex. Though you have mentioned the diagnosis as depression , he is not on any anti-depressant medication currently. But remember, the word depression can often used in a non-specific manner by many people, and I m guessing that he may actually be suffering from a psychotic disorder . RIVOTRIL (I presume, not Revetriol ) is a sedative medication and is used for sleep disturbances and sometimes, to calm down the patient. My opinion is that if he is having psychotic symptoms, it is advisable to treat that specifically (probably by increasing the anti-psychotic medication), rather than merely keep giving him a sedative. Of course, this has to be done only on consultaion with a psychiatrist. I would suggest that if you are able to contact him over phone or see his colleague for a quick review, that would be a better idea. All the best. - Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist