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Suggest Treatment For Depression & Anxiety
my mom has been prescribed to take oleanz 10 mg daily, bcoz of depression nd anxiety. but she refuses to take any kind of medicine etc. she does take it forcefully at times, but after some months she is back to her depressing phase. what do i do, how do i get her out of this mess? plzz, i really need help.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
I understand that you are concerned about your mother's psychological problems. Oleanx (Olanzapine) is actually an anti-psychotic medication that is prescribed for the treatment of psychotic disorders.
You haven't given any details about what symptoms your mom is having, but from the brief description that you have provided, it appears that she may be suffering from a chronic psychotic disorder. Now, for most mental illnesses, especially, psychotic disorders, treatment has to be taken regularly and for long periods of time. So, I would suggest that ensure that your mother takes her medication regularly and also goes for regular follow ups with her psychiatrist.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)
Consultant Psychiatrist
I understand that you are concerned about your mother's psychological problems. Oleanx (Olanzapine) is actually an anti-psychotic medication that is prescribed for the treatment of psychotic disorders.
You haven't given any details about what symptoms your mom is having, but from the brief description that you have provided, it appears that she may be suffering from a chronic psychotic disorder. Now, for most mental illnesses, especially, psychotic disorders, treatment has to be taken regularly and for long periods of time. So, I would suggest that ensure that your mother takes her medication regularly and also goes for regular follow ups with her psychiatrist.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)
Consultant Psychiatrist
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