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My doctor from chennai prescribed the medicine oleanz 5 for me for treatment of schizoid I am a middle-aged man- may have taking the medicine for almost 30 yrs when I first saw the doctor- I want a substitute for this medicine as I am not comfortable with the medicine- should I consult my chennai doctor online?
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Your illness needs a deeper and comprehensive evaluation to understand what could be the possible reason for your suffering. Kindly book appointment and consult for dose titration and psychological intervention for enhanced recovery.
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I would like to answer the question about substituting the medicines. I hope the illness part and other things are under control. Yes, there are other medications to substitute Olanzapine. There are molecules which are newer and with less side effects. You can use them and see.
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Discuss, what is making you uncomfortable with this medicine with your doctor and seek a online consultation.
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Dr. Shailaja Bandla
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Hi.. need further details regarding your condition like how long you have the illness, type of symptoms, what symptoms are still present, any comorbid medical illnesses etc. to give proper advice on the above medications.
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