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How Long Do Rexulti And Lamictal Take To Work?
Question: Hi,
My son was diagnosed with bipolar 1 with psychosis in 2009. His doctor prescribed him renullti and Lamictol. He been taking this cocktail since Friday, 6/17. This week has been cursing out loud as if is fighting with someone and writing hostile messages on his journal. Does this mean the medication has not taken effect? if so how much time should we give it to find out if this cocktail is working for him.
My son was diagnosed with bipolar 1 with psychosis in 2009. His doctor prescribed him renullti and Lamictol. He been taking this cocktail since Friday, 6/17. This week has been cursing out loud as if is fighting with someone and writing hostile messages on his journal. Does this mean the medication has not taken effect? if so how much time should we give it to find out if this cocktail is working for him.
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Your son is displaying overt manic symptoms including active psychotic symptoms. The medications he has been prescribed (Rexulti and Lamictal) have not yet had enough time in his system to take effect. For someone in your son's current condition, the next step is to call 911 and visit an emergency room. He needs inpatient hospitalization for rapid and effective treatment for a current manic and psychotic episode.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Your son is displaying overt manic symptoms including active psychotic symptoms. The medications he has been prescribed (Rexulti and Lamictal) have not yet had enough time in his system to take effect. For someone in your son's current condition, the next step is to call 911 and visit an emergency room. He needs inpatient hospitalization for rapid and effective treatment for a current manic and psychotic episode.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Hi,
Thanks for your input. How long will it take for the medication to start working in his system? What if we just wait out for the medication to start working?
Thanks in advance for your input.
XXXXXXX
Thanks for your input. How long will it take for the medication to start working in his system? What if we just wait out for the medication to start working?
Thanks in advance for your input.
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
It may take weeks for the medication to start working. This is not an adequate regimen for a patient with active psychosis. Your son needs immediate evaluation in an emergency room.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
It may take weeks for the medication to start working. This is not an adequate regimen for a patient with active psychosis. Your son needs immediate evaluation in an emergency room.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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