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Chronic case of schizophrenia
My mother 55 years old , has schizophrenia for past 25 years ...She is not responding to any antipsychotic , i mean she responses initially but over time she stop responding. She has tried olanzapine , risperidon , amisulpride , haloperidol , clozapine (mixed and single doses with highest possible doses) ... currently she is taking amisulpride + clozapine + haloperidol (no response )... Which antipsychotic should be the next try with lesser side effects and higher efficacy ?
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Hey kindly consult your Psychiatrist
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Dr. Dinesh Reddy P
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Chittoor
Needs still more history and dosage of Medication to say , consult and have detailed evaluation
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Dr. Mohd Abrar
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15 yrs exp
Srinagar
You should consider ECT safe and effective with no side effects.. She can be a case of treatment resistant schizophrenia
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