United Kingdom
A 35-year-old female asked:
why would a psychiatrist prescribe respiridone low dose .5mg to an young adult?
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Dr. Steven Reidbord answered
Psychiatry 36 years experience
A few reasons: Risperidone (brand name risperdal) is an "atypical" antipsychotic originally developed to treat psychosis in schizophrenia & related conditions. However, such medications are now also being used for bipolar disorder, treatment-resistant depression, severe agitation, & other conditions. In less severe disorders, the risks may outweigh the benefits, in more severe disorders the reverse is true.
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Dr. Vanja Kondev answered
Psychiatry 17 years experience
Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat psychosis and mood disturbances.
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Don't Understand: Please re-ask your quesiton. I simply don't understand it in the form you have framed it.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Which age are called young, adult,middle and older ages?
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Dr. Edward Seegers answered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Ages ~: Hello ~ I suppose it depends on what you look like and what mood you are in and who is looking at you. LOL!
This is funny, because there is no such thing really and different cultures have a different take on this. If you concentrate on not drinking, not smoking, and keeping weight appropriate, and EXERCISE ~ ie take GOOD care of yourself, you will stay young forever!
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A 25-year-old male asked:
What if a young adult ill patient has hard time going into doctor or hospital because they look very repulsive due to their condition? And also cognitive issues. What advice you give to them?
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Dr. Bernard Seif answered
Clinical Psychology 40 years experience
Cognition & looks: So sorry for the pain this may be causing. Consider calling ahead and letting the staff and doc know the situation so they can be prepared to provide the very best care possible. Peace and good health.
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Dr. Bernard Seif commented
Clinical Psychology 40 years experience
Provided original answer
Please get some support beyond those situations by seeing a therapist in person or online. Peace and good health.
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