my brother is suffering from psycatric problem since long he has been under the treatment of a psycatrist for two years now the doctor has prescribed him the following medicines: Arip mt-10 afternoon-1tab serlift-100 night -1tab fulex forte night-1tab risdone mt 0.5 mornin

Question (Posted on : 02 Jan 2008 )

my brother is suffering from psycatric problem since long he has been under the treatment of a psycatrist for two years now the doctor has prescribed him the following medicines: Arip mt-10 afternoon-1tab serlift-100 night -1tab fulex forte night-1tab risdone mt 0.5 morning and afternoon -2 tabs i would like to know about his problem and the duration he needs to be under medication.he had some he was abusive,showed agression,and sucidal tendencies.

Doctor's Response (Posted on : 02 Jan 2008 )

He is on a combination of atypical and typical psychotic drugs. This drugs may cause weight gain and confusion. He may be suffering from manic-depression disorder or bipolar disorder.

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