Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Sulbutiamine

Posted on Fri, 29 Jan 2016

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Question : Hello I am XXXX from XXXXXXX I am on encorate chrono 300(sodium valproate)1-0-1,oxcarbazepine 300 1-0-1
ziprasidone 80 1-0-1, fluoxetine 60 1-1-0,Armodafinil 150 1-0-0,clonazepam 0.5 1-1-1,propranolol 10 1-1-1,I was feeling weaknesss so i took 400mg sulbutiamine.I am feeling refreshed can i take that regularly but what should be the dose?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take medications in recommended dose

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You can take sulbutiamine regularly but total dose should not exceed 600 mg daily.
What is the disease for which other medications are being taken?
Any history of seizures, depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder?
Upload all available investigations and previous prescription of doctor if available .
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (11 minutes later)

Ya I had seizure in yr 2015 I am taking this medication for schizophrenia bipolar disorder

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Continue medication and consult your physician for drug changes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
So many drugs may also lead to generalized weakness and fatiguability. If some drugs can be reduced in consultation with your treating physician then discuss it especially propranolol.
Regards
Dr N Kumar

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D