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Suggest Treatment For Slurred Speech And Muscle Spasms When Diagnosed With Depression
Question: under my doctor guidance, he put me on Haldol(oral) and Cogentin(oral). To deal with my acute depression. Ever since then (prescribed) December 15th 2015th) I have suffered from slurred speech, and muscle spasm. I want to know how long will this problem last.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Slurred speech and muscle spasm may be symptoms related to Haldol -- and Cogentin is intended to reverse these problems. You may need a higher dose of Cogentin to adequately reverse these side effects. I recommend talking with your doctor about raising your dose of Cogentin.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Slurred speech and muscle spasm may be symptoms related to Haldol -- and Cogentin is intended to reverse these problems. You may need a higher dose of Cogentin to adequately reverse these side effects. I recommend talking with your doctor about raising your dose of Cogentin.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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