The patient has been taking Lurafic 80 mg, Prodep 60 mg, and Telvas 20 mg for six months with no significant improvement. He still experiences extreme fear of loud noises, lights, and crowds, expresses suicidal thoughts, and isolates himself in a dark room when anxious, although his sleep is normal. Since the current medications are not working, what changes should be made to his treatment plan?

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The patient has been taking Lurafic 80 mg, Prodep 60 mg, and Telvas 20 mg for six months with no significant improvement. He still experiences extreme fear of loud noises, lights, and crowds, expresses suicidal thoughts, and isolates himself in a dark room when anxious, although his sleep is normal. Since the current medications are not working, what changes should be made to his treatment plan?

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The patient has been taking Lurafic 80 mg, Prodep 60 mg, and Telvas 20 mg for six months with no significant improvement. He still experiences extreme fear of loud noises, lights, and crowds, expresses suicidal thoughts, and isolates himself in a dark room when anxious, although his sleep is normal. Since the current medications are not working, what changes should be made to his treatment plan?

Asked by Male, 35 · 16 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

16 days ago

With ongoing suicidal thoughts and no improvement after six months on Lurafic and high-dose Prodep, an immediate psychiatric consultation is critical. Do not stop medications abruptly. A psychiatrist will likely re-evaluate the diagnosis and cross-taper him to alternative treatments, such as an SNRI, a different atypical antipsychotic, or add targeted therapy for sensory anxiety, alongside psychotherapy. Please treat suicidal ideation as a medical emergency.

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