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Suffering From Depression, Anger. Taking Shicalm. Treatment Period? Any Side Effects?

Hello doctor,
My sister is 21 yr. old suffering from depration & very anger in nature. We have already consulted with doctor & he he tell us to take SHICALM H. We use to give her medicine very Secretly & now she dose not want to go to the doctor.
So pls tell me how long we will have to continue this medicine? Is there any side effect?
thanks.
Wed, 8 May 2013
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Shicalm is an antipsychotic drug. Shicalm H has antipsychotic and anticholinergic medications in combination. Usuallly the treatment is used for 6 to 9 months if this is the first time she is suffering with a psychotic disorder. If this is a second or third episode the medication needs to be continued for 2 to 5 years. This is to ensure that relapses donot occur. Without medication there is a chance of 70% relapse ( again having the problem) within the first 9 months.
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Suffering From Depression, Anger. Taking Shicalm. Treatment Period? Any Side Effects?

Hi Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic Shicalm is an antipsychotic drug. Shicalm H has antipsychotic and anticholinergic medications in combination. Usuallly the treatment is used for 6 to 9 months if this is the first time she is suffering with a psychotic disorder. If this is a second or third episode the medication needs to be continued for 2 to 5 years. This is to ensure that relapses donot occur. Without medication there is a chance of 70% relapse ( again having the problem) within the first 9 months. Hope this helps Thanks and regards