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Is Vitamin B Complex Supplement Suitable For A Schizophrenia Patient?

Posted on Wed, 7 Oct 2015

Question: Is vitamins B complex suitable for a schizophrenia patient?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes they can be used

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic

Yes they are suitable for use in Schizophrenia. B12 (cyanocobalamine, methylcobalamine) will help to supplement the actions of antipsychotic drugs.

Most of psychiatrists prescribe B12 to the patients of Schizophrenia.

Thanks, Hope this helps you, if you have more doubts you can ask again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (9 minutes later)

Pls let me know that how it would be available for treatment in market?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Many good multivitamin brains available.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking again

Cobaday, Cobaday AV, Supradyn etc are commonly used brands for Vitamins. You can start either of these. Alternately you can consult your doctor and then ask for prescription of a good multivitamin supplement.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar