Hi! My sister in India (49 years, working in a bank) lost her husband last month. Severe mental shock & depression, in spite of constant attention & consolation by relatives. Totally sleepless. Crying & weakness. Doctor prescribed Zapiz (clonazepam). Dosage 0.25mg at night & 0.12mg in the morning. Improved sleeping hours but other problems continued. Complaints like ‘cannot remember anything… strange noises in my head… weakness… constant pain in my eyes… cannot attend to any daily work at home or office etc’. Scan of head did not show anything abnormal. Doctor advised to stop the previous medication of Zapiz. He prescribed a ten day medication course now, consisting of a) four medicines (PAN-D, Nureeto-60, Exzilor & Shelcal) in the morning and b) three medicines (Benfomet, Livogen & Depran) at night. Please advise if OK to start this new medication now? Side effects if any?? Precautions if any??
Q: Remedy for mental depression and physical weakness please
Thank you for your question and welcome to to AnxietyConnection.com
I am not a medical professional and would not be able to provide you with medical advice.
You can look up each of the medications your sister will be taking on HealthSquare.com to see what the side effects of each are.
I am sorry for your sister's loss. Each of us experience grief differently and we each need our own timeline to get through it. Sometimes grief can cause physical symptoms and depression as well. Normally, time is the best healer of grief, with each passing day it becomes a little easier. Of course, there will always be days that are tough no matter what, such as anniversary, birthday, or just times when personal reminders become unbearable.
Your sister is lucky in that she has a caring and supportive family. I think that is what she needs more than anything else.
If you are concerned about the medications, ask if you (or if you are not in India) another family member can go to the doctor with her to discuss the medications and what side effects your sister can expect from them and what she can do to minimize the side effects. This way, family will be prepared and will not be so worried when some symptoms appear.
Eileen
Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Remedy Health Media. Remedy Health Media does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
