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What Causes Tunnel Vision And Mental Detachment Taking Abilify And Celexa Since 3 Years?
ive been on abilfy and celexa for almost three years i havent taken either medication for about three to four weeks, lately ive experienced a sort of tunnel vision and mental detachment thats grown worse. today its worse. i feel as if im loosing my sanity, please help
Sat, 5 Apr 2014
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your problems. The symptoms that you have described such as 'tunnel vision' and 'mental detachment' are unlikely to be due to the direct effects of the medication.
It is possible that you may have developed a relapse of your previous psychiatric symptoms (since you say that you have not taken your medication for 3 to 4 weeks). Other medical causes for your problems also need to be ruled out. It is not advisable to stop or alter medication on your own without the advise of your doctor. So, please review with your psychiatrist to report your symptoms and have a detailed evaluation.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your problems. The symptoms that you have described such as 'tunnel vision' and 'mental detachment' are unlikely to be due to the direct effects of the medication.
It is possible that you may have developed a relapse of your previous psychiatric symptoms (since you say that you have not taken your medication for 3 to 4 weeks). Other medical causes for your problems also need to be ruled out. It is not advisable to stop or alter medication on your own without the advise of your doctor. So, please review with your psychiatrist to report your symptoms and have a detailed evaluation.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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