How Much Monitoring Is Required For A Person Who Is On Olanzapine And Divalproex?

Posted on Mon, 27 Jun 2022

Question: my son is mentally ill, on meds And at 28 years of age is having a lemonade stand at 8 o%E2%80%99clock in the morning. Do I just let him go through his learning and what works and what does not work? What boundaries do I need to sit with him?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I think you can let him go as far as his behavior is normal.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have gone through your query in detail and can certainly understand your concern towards your son.

I can advise you to let him go as long as his behavior is normal.

But I think he may have some behavioral changes recently, so please let me know the details of his current behavior and the medications currently he is on.

Looking for your reply to assist you further.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soujanya (9 minutes later)

He is on olanzapine 1 time a day and divalproex 2xsa day

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can continue these medicines

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I can understand that your son is on olanzapine and mood stabilizer.
So, I think he is maintaining well on this medication.
So, nothing to worry, he can continue these medicines regularly.

You can let him go as per his wish.

Hope this information would help you. Feel free to ask any further questions.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj