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Suffering From Bipolar Disorder, Get Violent On Slightest Disturbance. Taking Oxetol, Respiredone, Nexito. Medicine Modification Required?
Dear Doc , My husband has been diagnosed with Bipolar 2 1 year back. He is taking treatment of Oxetol 450 Mg (twice a day), respiredone 2 mg (once a day), nexito 15 mg (once a day). He had huge differences with his parents after our marriage, after witch he was under continuous stress . we are married from last 8 years. Now the things have really improved, but even on slightest of disturbance or conflict of words, he shouts, he tears his shirt, he throw away things, damage furniture and glass material etc.and hit himself badly. Otherwise he is a very nice person.. Do u think, any modification in his medicine can help him. Please advice. regards, shivali batra
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Hi Shivali,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for your question...
Bipolar-2 is basically a mood disorder classified under the bipolar spectrum disorders, where the person has had atleast one hypomanic episode and usually more frequent depressive episodes. Oxetol is a mood stabilizer; Risperidone is an anti-psychotic (antipsychotics are usually given in the initial phase of an episode to bring down the symptoms more quickly, or if there are any psychotic symptoms in addition to the mood symptoms); Nexito is an antidepressant.
The combination of medication he is on seems to be appropriate for the diagnosis that you have mentioned. However, the decision on adjustment or change in medication can be done only after a proper clinical assessment, including a detailed mental state examination.
The current symptoms of irritability, anger outbursts and aggressive behaviour need further exploration to see if they are part of a mood episode. It is likely that they could be part of a hypomanic episode and if so, his medication needs to be adjusted. Please have a review consultation with his psychiatrist, who would be able to assess him and advice further management.
All the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for your question...
Bipolar-2 is basically a mood disorder classified under the bipolar spectrum disorders, where the person has had atleast one hypomanic episode and usually more frequent depressive episodes. Oxetol is a mood stabilizer; Risperidone is an anti-psychotic (antipsychotics are usually given in the initial phase of an episode to bring down the symptoms more quickly, or if there are any psychotic symptoms in addition to the mood symptoms); Nexito is an antidepressant.
The combination of medication he is on seems to be appropriate for the diagnosis that you have mentioned. However, the decision on adjustment or change in medication can be done only after a proper clinical assessment, including a detailed mental state examination.
The current symptoms of irritability, anger outbursts and aggressive behaviour need further exploration to see if they are part of a mood episode. It is likely that they could be part of a hypomanic episode and if so, his medication needs to be adjusted. Please have a review consultation with his psychiatrist, who would be able to assess him and advice further management.
All the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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