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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Alternative Meds
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD) , bipolar disorder , dementia , electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) , learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) , panic , personality disorders, phobias , post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , schizophrenia , stress , transitions, and work problems.
Alternative Meds
by carmen sandiego, Jul 31, 2002 12:00AM
My son has recently been told that he has schizophrenia. He's 21 years old and a very mellow fellow. The doctors perscribed Zyprexa, which he has been taking for 2 mos. We have noticed a more withdrawn behavior ( not much social inter-action ) and my question is: Is there a more "Natural - herbal" form of medicine out there that will do the same thing as the Zyprexa. I did start him on a sublinial vitimin B-12 called "Trivita", which he's been on for 1 year and it seemed to motivate him. We do have a history of diabetes so the blood sugar level is a concern, also, if anyone know's of a support group (Southern California area) for my son to join and talk to others with this disorder that would be helpful.
thanks,
csd
thanks,
csd
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Aug 02, 2002 12:00AM
, Aug 02, 2002 12:00AM
In southern california I would try the Didi Hirsch mental health service in Los Angeles. If you are not in Los Angeles, they can make an appropriate referral.
If you don't think the medication is working, you should go back to your doctor for a dose change or a medication change. I would not try herbals. They have not been studied. This is a serious problem that requires the best medical care. There are doctors who specialize in this problem so be sure and go to a well qualified expert.
If you don't think the medication is working, you should go back to your doctor for a dose change or a medication change. I would not try herbals. They have not been studied. This is a serious problem that requires the best medical care. There are doctors who specialize in this problem so be sure and go to a well qualified expert.
