Can I Take Abilify,Trihexyphenidyl And Klonopin With A Brain Supplement?
Posted on Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Question: can I take abilify,trihexyphenidyl,and klonopin with a brain supplement called (focus formula with attention factors)?... need advice please need a good brain supplement for college and work....
Brief Answer:
you may take it
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
You have stated that you are on abilify klonopin and trihexyphenidyl and I assume that you are having psychosis. In psychosis the problem with attention and concentration are very common. Many of my patients have come up with the similar query and i have advised them that they may take focus formula with attention factors ( brain suppliments). There are no major interactions but the efficacy is doubtful. Youbcan still try that out.
The other option which you can discuss with your psychiatrist is taking methylphenidate 10mg daily during college hoirs and this will improve the attention as well.
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 me, so that I get a good feedback.
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Wish you good health,
Kind regards
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thank you awesome... so I.should be fine with taking focus formula the whole reason of me taking it because of help with concentraion/memory.... without any type of adderrall that's not really a good drug it causes weight loss plus a crash...
I was told by my pharmacist herbal products were not good to take with my Meds abilifytrihexyphenidyl and klonopin.... are we talking about the same product black box with human brain in front with red and green letters?....
Brief Answer:
Yes its the same one
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up question.
Yes its the same product produced by windmill with contents as
DHA
Huperzine-A
Vinpocetine
To improve attention and concentration.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
yes that's it.... how long should it be and how will I know a difference that its works?how effective may this be for college?.... I want to be more of an productive student...
Brief Answer:
In 1-2 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I advise my patients to take a it for a few weeks and it should show improvement in 1-2 weeks. If it is showing no improvement by the end of 1 month then I advise them to discontinue it.
But keep your treating psychiatrists informed that you are adding up this herbal preparation along with the primary medications.
he efficacy is doubtful as very few of my patients have reported improvement with this combination while they started on their own.
I personally dont prescribe my patients this option. You may give a try for a few weeks and look for the improvement.
regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
Ook so what would you provide for concentration/attention/memory for college student that won't or don't want to take adderall or ritalin.... they both cause weight loss...
Brief Answer:
Bupropion
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up query.
In my patients I suggest them to take a trial of Bupropion XL 150mg. This drug acts on the nor adrenaline and dopamine and increases alertness and attention as well. It is used in adult ADHD as well. Its safe, doesnt increase weight, its allopathic and hence the data is authentic.
Hope that helps,
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
I thought that was for antidepressant?Ook.... well one more question.... is taking herbal products with the Meds I'm on is that ok... depending on the herb?...
Brief Answer:
Yes you are right to some extent
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Bupropion is primarily an antidepressant but it is also found to be useful in ADHD and other psychotic patients who have reported problems with attention and concentration.
This has benefited many of my patients.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
Brief Answer:
Kind regards
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It would be nice to have a feed back from you if you are satisfied with the answer.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Addtabz is produced by gentech pharma and they are not available in India and hence I dont have much information about it. I have never used it and hence cannot comment about the efficacy.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
Brief Answer:
Thats great
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Infact most of the stimulant medications have its effects immediately.
And probably your choice could also be acting very fast.
As I have never seen the effects in my patients, I was not comfortable in recommending that to you.
Meditation and power yoga also improves concentration. Those can be tried as well.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
Brief Answer:
Meditation classes will be useful
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Meditation is useful and its good that you have started them already.
You will probably benefit with the treatment as well.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
Brief Answer:
Yeah thats true
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Meditation is difficult initially but it comes with practice. The meditation techniques focusing on the breathing techniques are very effective and take little efforts. You are meant to keep your back straight and just concentrate on your breath. Let the thoughts come in and go and do not stop them. Then start feeling one part each time gradually.
Even yoga is useful. it combines meditation and relaxation exercises.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
Brief Answer:
Its ok to take them
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow-up query.
Yes it should be safe to take "Healthy Brain All Day Focus" with your current treatment.
Try avoiding herbs containing St Jhons Wort which can lead to serotonin syndrome.
How was your meditation exercise. It might surely have gone good.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
meditation cool.... I think I told u bout addtabz but I thought of that being a back up... if healthy all day focus don't work... how long will it take you think to feel the effect?...
Brief Answer:
2-3 days
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes the meditation should be effective. Regarding your herbal back up, the benefits if any should be evident in 2-3 days. Try using it for a week at least.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
Brief Answer:
Time an activity
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Identify a small chapter in a book and measure the time you would take to read it. With improvement in attention and concentration the time taken to read the chapter will be less.
Try testing it daily after you start taking the herbal treatment.
Also you would certainly feel the difference during the day to day task.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
Brief Answer:
Its better to try them one after the other
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Its better to use it one after other. There are some related common ingredients which can augment each other.
Also keep your treating psychiatrist informed that you are taking these herbal medicines as well.
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
Brief Answer:
Do share with me the improvement
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Do share with me if you notice any improvement. In that case I may use it in my other patients as well.
Dr. Srikanth Reddy
Brief Answer:
Its a sign of in attention
Detailed Answer:
Hello
The fact that you you get distracted suggest that you have problem with attention. It will improve with treatment.
In case if the link is not active after a week you can contact me on
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
Regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
Brief Answer:
Yes but the improvement is not satisfactory
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I uderstand that you are not planning to take adderal or ritalin. You may try the herbal remedies and then also keep monitoring your attention and concentration.
I know that you are paying, but if the question thread remains unused for a week, it may become inactive. I gave you the link that in-case the link becomes inactive. Its just a precaution so that we don't loose contact.
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
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Can I Take Abilify,Trihexyphenidyl And Klonopin With A Brain Supplement?
Brief Answer:
you may take it
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
You have stated that you are on abilify klonopin and trihexyphenidyl and I assume that you are having psychosis. In psychosis the problem with attention and concentration are very common. Many of my patients have come up with the similar query and i have advised them that they may take focus formula with attention factors ( brain suppliments). There are no major interactions but the efficacy is doubtful. Youbcan still try that out.
The other option which you can discuss with your psychiatrist is taking methylphenidate 10mg daily during college hoirs and this will improve the attention as well.
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 me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.