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Suggest Alternative Medication For Larpose

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Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2015
Question: any thing better for substitute of larpose for sleep
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Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal (17 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for your query on hcm.

Treatment of sleep problem depend on cause and duration of problem. Like many time sleep problem occur due to anxiety or depression, in such csses mirtaz 7.5mg in night good alternative.

Other good alternatives are Agomelatine (non addictive) and zolpidem. But any of these medicine should be used under psychiatrist supervision to prevent addiction and overuse.

Same time follow sleep hygiene for better sleep.

take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ashish Mittal (8 hours later)
IS OLEANZRT 10 mg is same as Mirtaz 7.5 mg.
Pl give the difference,if any
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Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
IT IS DIFFERENT

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up,

Mirtaz and oleanz RT are different.

Mirtaz is helpful in insomnia associated with anxiety and depression.
OleanzRT is an antipsychotic drug. It also improve insomnia associated with irritability, fearfulness, delusions and suspiciousness.

Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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Follow up: Dr. Ashish Mittal (13 hours later)
Can OleanzRT be prescribed to family in absence of patient
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Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal (19 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Usually not

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is usually not prescribed in absence of patient.

But in certain cases when problem is more and patient do not cooperate for treatment, it is given in absence of patient after confirming diagnosis.

Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Ashish Mittal (23 hours later)
How you can confirm diagonosis in absence of patient.?
Somebody comes to you claiming they have problem of patient cooperation .
You can go by her/his statement and prescribe Oleanz RT witout ascertaing the need/diagonosis. Can overdose be prevented in such case. Is doctor responsible for such cases.
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Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal (15 hours later)
Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Diagnosis depend on family members information, behavior observation of patient, previous doctors recommendations and patient interview.

If information is reliable then diagnosis can be made in absence of patient interview.

Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Alternative Medication For Larpose

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for your query on hcm. Treatment of sleep problem depend on cause and duration of problem. Like many time sleep problem occur due to anxiety or depression, in such csses mirtaz 7.5mg in night good alternative. Other good alternatives are Agomelatine (non addictive) and zolpidem. But any of these medicine should be used under psychiatrist supervision to prevent addiction and overuse. Same time follow sleep hygiene for better sleep. take care