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Digestive Problems, Anxiety, Suicidal Tendencies After Taking E C T Sessions. History Of Taking Olimelt. Hellp

the patient was compelled to take E C T for six doses continously. Then he was discharged and took two more sessions.He was administered Olimelt from the date of admission.ie he took Olimelt for about 45 days. Now He is having suicide mania.suffers from digestive problems high levels of anxiety,prolactin etc.kindly guide me. Originally he was not a patient. he was made to take ECT & was made a patient.
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Hi there ~

I understand your concerns. Although I do not have a complete history and you are probably a very anxious caregiver for the patient which can itself be draining, I suggest that you visit with a qualified psychiatrist for a second opinion. I usually try my patients with depression or psychotic depression with medications first before taking them to ECT. I hope this helps. There are various medications that can be tried to make the patient feel better before or during which time you start therapy or counseling. I hope this helps. It is important to take care of your own health when you are a caregiver. Take care and have a lovely day!
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Digestive Problems, Anxiety, Suicidal Tendencies After Taking E C T Sessions. History Of Taking Olimelt. Hellp

Hi there ~ I understand your concerns. Although I do not have a complete history and you are probably a very anxious caregiver for the patient which can itself be draining, I suggest that you visit with a qualified psychiatrist for a second opinion. I usually try my patients with depression or psychotic depression with medications first before taking them to ECT. I hope this helps. There are various medications that can be tried to make the patient feel better before or during which time you start therapy or counseling. I hope this helps. It is important to take care of your own health when you are a caregiver. Take care and have a lovely day!