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After effects of psychiatric medicine
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Question #21027
1 year ago
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After effects of psychiatric medicine - #21027

Satish Pragash
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I have given wrong medication on my anxiety and at the same time given different medicine which made me numb. Can't feel my hunger and motion became problem. Can't sleep naturally. What should be done?

Age: 44
Chronic illnesses: Gerd anxiety
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Hello. Avoid taking anxiety medicines. Regularly practice yoga and meditation. Follow healthy lifestyle. Have easy to digest foods.
Do head massage regularly. Before going to bed put 2 drops of cow ghee in each nostril and few drops in ur navel. Massage ur foot and sole With cow ghee. Take Tab Mentat 2 tabs 2 times a Day.

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For we can start with detoxification Take Trifala powder 1/2 tsf with leukworm water at early morning (for 15 days) Bramhi Vati 1-0-1 Sarasvtaarishta 2 tsf with equal amount of water at bedtime

Practice Bhramari Pranayama regularly You will get results after following it

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DNT TAKE TENSION I WILL HELP YOU TO GID RID OF THESE ISSUES OF ANXIETY AND HELP YOU TO SKIP YOUR ALLOPATHIC SEDATIVE…

PLZZ FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

TAKE MEDHA KWATH=100GM DASMOOL KWATH=100GM…MIX BOTH TAKE 1 TSP BOIL 2 CUP OF WATER TILL REDUCES 1 CUP TAKE EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY

NEUROGHRIT GOLD CAPSULE=1-0-1 CAP EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY

SARASWATARIATHA ASHWAGANDHARIST=2/2 TSP EACH MIX WITH SAME AMOUNT OF WATER TAKE AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY

BADAM ROGAN OIL…2-2 DROP EACH NOSTRILS AT BED TIME

YOU CAN CURED DEFINITELY

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Do NOT abruptly stop medications on your own. It can cause withdrawal or worsen symptoms. Contact the doctor who prescribed the medication ASAP. Request a medication review by a psychiatrist Meanwhile, support your body gently: 1.Hydrate well — sip warm water throughout the day. 2.Eat small, light meals even if you’re not hungry (soups, soft khichdi, oats, bananas). 3Walk a little daily (if possible) to stimulate digestion naturally. 4.Use deep breathing exercises to calm anxiety (simple 4-7-8 breathing).

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Do pranayama atleast 15 mins daily Do yoga daily Chant your ishta devata mantra daily Do head massage with himasagara taila on alternate days and do head bath Foot massage with mahanarayana taila daily Take medha vati 1 bd after food Have kalyanaka grita 1 tsp with milk Take chitrakadi vati 1tid before food Syp amlapitta mishrana 15 ml bd before food If possible visit the nearby panchakarma centre and take one course of Virechana or shirobasti or shirodhara

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Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Ashwagandha tablet 0-0-1 at bedtime Brahmi vati 1-0-1 after food with water Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily

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Since you have given wrong medicine, we must focus on detoxification as first For that 1.Avipathy churnam 1packet (10g) with hot water in empty stomach 2.Vilwadi gulika 1-0-1after food

For your hunger ,sleep ,and motion problem 1.Gandharvahasthadi ks 15ml + 45ml lukewarm water bd before food 2.Avipathy churnam ¾tsp+ Brihat vaiswanara churnam ½tsp bd with hot water after food 3.Manasamitra gulika 2at bedtime 4.Ksheerabala taila for head

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Tab sumanasa 1-0-1 Sarasvatarishta 15ml-0-15ml with equal quantity of water after food Practice meditation,trataka, bhramari pranayama Drink 1tsp of turmeric powder and jaggery with warm milk daily night

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Hello

Firstly if you are taking psychiatric medicine don’t stop it immediately slowly should reduce the dosage by consulting doctor who prescribed it to you.

Walking everyday 30mins in morning. Yoga meditation for 10 min by chanting Om mantra .

1) stresscom cap 1-0-1 after food 2) sunidra tab 0-0-1 after food 3) hingwastaka choorna 1/2tsf-0-1/2tsf with first bolus of food 4) Brahmi taila for head massage weekly twice leave for 1-2, hours and wash

Avoid junk food spicy sour food

Thank you

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Hi satish sir . Find 1st trigger factor ,work on it to avoid .

Talk with friends family about issue you may face

Nature therapy -spend time Music therapy -listen music Stop comparing Don’t over think on issue u can’t control

Medication Medhavti 1- 1 -1 after meal Sarswatarisht 15ml 2 times after meal with lukewarm water

Give time to yourself Proper meal Drink plenty of water Worry less Take good sleep when you feel Take rest Take care Anxiety is temprory reaction to situation against our thought Everything will be good Stay happy take care

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Triphala churna half spoon with warm water two times a day Brahmi vati two times a day Shirodhara will be helpful

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What all medicines you are taking?? Numb in the sense??

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Epilim 100mg?? Tab Medha vati- 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water Saraswathi aristha 4 tsp with equal quantity of water twice daily after food

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I don’t know the reason why they have started this medicines, but do not stop by your own,

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Satish Pragash
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1 year ago

First 100,then given 200. 100 white in color,200 light purple in color

Satish Pragash
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1 year ago

Xanax,2 different brand which gave me irritation. Brintellix. After this I became irritated. Then the dr prescribed epilim with 2 different doses.

Brahmi vati Samriti saagar ras Shootshekhar ras Sarswatarista Take fruits vegetables and salads lemon juice regularly Avoid processed food dairy products sugar meda starch oil nonveg

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Use following medicine… Tab Manasmitra Vati 1tab bid after food… Laghu Sutasekahar Ras 1tab at 10.00AM and 2.00pm Phalatrikadi kwath 10ml twice daily at morning and evening…

Drink adequate water…and take sufficient rest and sleep

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Hello… Firstly stop those medicines… Then start 1)Tablet Amlamed… 2 tab 2 times a day before food

2) Triphala churna… 1 spoon with warm water 2 times

3) Tablet Nidram… 2 tab night after food

Try this for 20 days & give a comment 👍

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Hi kindly mention which are the medicines you are taking,you can slowly decrease the dose of your medicine,for regaining hunger you can take hinguvachadi gulika twice before food ,i want to know more about your gut and digestive system ,your sleep pattern and all ,more than medicines you can follow Ayurvedic treatments under consultation of good ayurvedic doctor this will help you more to calm down your anxiety

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Hello, Kindly consult Psychiatrist to reduce the dosage appropriately. For the current issues Advising 1)Gandharvahastadi kashayam 15 ml twice daily B/F 2)Avipathi Choornam 5 g with Luke warm water,bedtime 3)Manasamitra vatakam 0-0-2 bedtime with warm milk 4)Hibril oil 5 drops in vertex bedtime

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Can you please tell the name of the medicines and for how much duration you have taken

Don’t stop your medicines immediately we need to gradually stop it

Tell the names so we can procede further

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Don’t worry you can get to your normal lifestyle with proper treatment

If possible can you just tell names of your current medications

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Satish Pragash
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1 year ago

Currently not taking any medications. It was xanax(2 different brand),brintellix. And lastly epilim added after irritation arise from the first 2 meds.

Okkk do u have any history of epilepsy attacks in past

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Satish Pragash
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1 year ago

Not at all Dr. Very healthy person.

Satish Pragash
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1 year ago

First started on around Aug 2022 and stopped around September 2022. 2 type of meds. Then started again around April 2023 and stopped around end of May 2023. This time 3 type of meds. Till now I can’t get back to my old pattern of lifestyle.

Okk got it As you have already stopped the medicines Now start with this medications

Jatamansi Vati 2-0-2 after food

Saraswatarishta 4tsf with half cup water after three times a day

Manasmitrak vati 1-0-1 after food

Start with warm up exercises daily 5 min deep breathing

And bhramari pranayama 10 sets per day You can check on YouTube how to do bhramari

If any medicines not available in your city let me know we will change it

Avoid junk food And put 2 drops of warm ghee in both nostrils before sleeping it will help in sleeping peacefully

No screen mobile laptops 1 hour before sleep

Let me know if you have any other question

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Hello Satish

• The Psychiatric Medicine Brintellix 10 mg ( Vorteoxetine ) and epilim 100 /200 ( Sodium Valaporate ) given u for Depression and Bipolar Diseases. • Yes These medicine can cause Symptoms what u get.All are recoverable in few weeks to months. • It was better if u had side effects then with help of Consulting Psychiatrist u would have Tapering method u would have stopped theses medicine instead of stopping them Abruptly • Anyhow u stopped them as of now. So I will suggest to Some Ayurvedic Medicine to improve with side effects and to cure Depression and Bipolar disorder from its root • Along with Ayurvedic Medicine u can also take Help of Psychological Counselling from nearby Psychologist • No Need to Worry U will be All Right Sooner

AYURVEDIC MEDICINES

• Tab.Manasmitra Vatakam 1 Tabs twice a Day After Food • Tab.Divya Medha Vati Extra Power 1 Tabs twice a Day After Food • Kalyanak Ghrita 1 Tsf twice a Day with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Milk • Panchendriya Vardhan Tailam Nasya 2 Drops Each Nostrils twice a Day After Food • Bramhi Taila Head Massage Every Night • Counselling from Psychologist

DO’S :-

Highly Nutritious Diet Rich in Natural Protein Carbohydrate Fats Omega 3 6 9 Vit A D E B1 2 Fish Codliver Oil Flaxseed Prefer Cooked Green leafy vegetables Salads Sprouts Fruits Dry fruits fibers Millets Pulses Honey Plenty Of Water Fluids intake Rest Dairy products Physical Activities Yoga Dhyan Meditation Shavasan Anuloma Vilom Pranayama

DON’TS :-

Avoid Fried Oily Greasy Junk Fast food Bakery Foods Maida Udad items Fermented Foods Excess Tea Coffee Carbonated Drinks Stress Anxiety Sedentary Life Style Proper Sleep.

Regards

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

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Firstly, it’s important to recognize that your situation seems to stem from medication interactions or side effects, particularly causing numbing and digestive disturbances. Ensuring your immediate safety and well-being is crucial, and consulting with a healthcare professional familiar with your current medications should be your first step. They can provide adjustments or alternatives to your prescription if necessary.

Turning to Ayurveda, we may consider balancing the body and mind through more holistic methods. Anxiety often involves imbalances in the Vata dosha, which governs movement and activity, including the mind. Here are some actions to consider alongside medical advice:

1. Dietary Adjustments: Aim to pacify Vata with warm, nourishing foods. Cooked meals with ghee, warm grains like oatmeal or rice, and root vegetables can help stabilize. Avoid cold, dry, or excessively spicy foods that can aggravate Vata. Stick to regular mealtimes to support digestion.

2. Herbal Support: Herbs like Ashwagandha and Brahmi are known in Ayurveda for their calming properties on the nervous system. Consider consulting an Ayurvedic practitioner to obtain the right dosage and form. Avoid self-prescribing, as compatibility with your current medicine is vital.

3. Routine and Sleep Hygiene: Create a calming bedtime ritual. A warm bath followed by sipping warm milk mixed with nutmeg might soothe and invite sleep. Stick to a regular sleep schedule and avoid screens an hour before sleep which can disrupt natural sleep patterns.

4. Mindful Practices: Incorporate pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation into daily routine. Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing) can be especially beneficial for calming the mind. Engage in gentle yoga suited to Vata type to ground and reduce anxiety.

5. Digestive Agni: Strengthen digestive fire with spices like ginger, fennel, or cinnamon, added to meals. If motions are irregular, Triphala may gently encourage bowel regularity; take it in powder form mixed with warm water before bed.

6. Oil Massage: Abhyanga, a self-oil massage with warm sesame oil, can calm Vata and promote body awareness, helping counteract numbness. Aim to perform this practice regularly in the morning.

Remember, Ayurveda sees every person as unique, so these are starting points. Consulting an Ayurvedic practitioner directly would refine these recommendations to your personal constitution. Safety and integration with existing medications remain key, so always coordinate with your healthcare team to ensure a harmonious and safe approach to overall well-being.

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