Suggest Treatment For Delusional Behavior And Sporadic Emotional Turmoil

Posted on Thu, 10 Sep 2015

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Question : Yes, my sister in another state has a care giver who ensures she takes her medications. She has had sporadic emotional problems for the past 40 years, taking a mild dose of Prozac for the past 15 years, and had Nambia? added about two years ago. Monday she was extremely delusional, yesterday she leveled out to almost normal, and today I was just told that she was awake when the care giver came by, but sullen and almost non responsive. Could this indicate a stroke or just a deterioration of her emotional problems?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Concerning symptoms

Detailed Answer:
These symptoms are concerning for stroke, overdose, or delirium. I recommend your sister visit an emergency room immediately for an evaluation.

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