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Have Paranoid Schizophrenia. Taking Amisulpride. Have Trouble Concentrating, Seeing Visuals, Headache. What Is Going On?
I was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia last year and after lots of meds and admissions was settled for 2 months on amisulpride. 4 weeks ago it was increased to 600mg. 2 weeks ago I started having visuals and I m having trouble concentrating, I m irritable and the TV and magazines are sending me messages. My head hurts all the time. What s going on?
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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From the description that you have given it appears that you are probably having an exacerbation of paranoid schizophrenia. If amisulpiride is not effective then there are various other options available. you need to seek the help of a psychiatrist soon.
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Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
From the description that you have given it appears that you are probably having an exacerbation of paranoid schizophrenia. If amisulpiride is not effective then there are various other options available. you need to seek the help of a psychiatrist soon.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be more than happy to help you if you need any further clarifications.
In case if you want to discuss with me directly you can use the link:
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=64634
Wish you a good health!
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
Your symptoms of irritability, seeing or experiencing unreal things and feeling that the TV and magazines are sending out messages to you are indicative of a resurgence of psychotic symptoms (of Paranoid Schizophrenia).
I would advise you to review with your psychiatrist and report these problems at the earliest. You may need a dose adjustment or addition of other medication which can control your symptoms. Don't worry, there are various treatment strategies available to help to with your problems. Sometimes, different medication have to be tried before finding the most effective medication. So, please be patient till your doctor is able to find a medication which cntrols your symptoms and prevents relapses.
Wish you all the best.
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Your symptoms of irritability, seeing or experiencing unreal things and feeling that the TV and magazines are sending out messages to you are indicative of a resurgence of psychotic symptoms (of Paranoid Schizophrenia).
I would advise you to review with your psychiatrist and report these problems at the earliest. You may need a dose adjustment or addition of other medication which can control your symptoms. Don't worry, there are various treatment strategies available to help to with your problems. Sometimes, different medication have to be tried before finding the most effective medication. So, please be patient till your doctor is able to find a medication which cntrols your symptoms and prevents relapses.
Wish you all the best.
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Hello......
Thanks for your query. The symptoms you describe of like TV and magazines sending messages are typical of schizophrenia. This simply means there is a relapse/recurrence of the psychotic symptoms. Hence, i would suggest you meet your psychiatrist as soon as possible to report of the above symptoms. This would help in setting the right dose or change of antipsychotic.
Regards
Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
Thanks for your query. The symptoms you describe of like TV and magazines sending messages are typical of schizophrenia. This simply means there is a relapse/recurrence of the psychotic symptoms. Hence, i would suggest you meet your psychiatrist as soon as possible to report of the above symptoms. This would help in setting the right dose or change of antipsychotic.
Regards
Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
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