Hello doctor, I am having "mood disorder" and under treatment for around nine years. The doctor said that the medicines are to be taken lifelong. Now prescribed Valporil CR-300 and LithoSun SR tablets (both 1-0-1). If I come to Ayurveda, can I stop these medicines within some time? While visiting an astrologist, he recommended me to take "Manasamitra vatakam" tablets along with Saraswata Ghritam for 21 days. My query is, can the above Ayurveda tablet be used along with the other allopathic medicines? Will there be any side effects? In what proportion is it to be used?
Hello. As you have this problem from a very long time, suddenly stopping the allopathic medicines may lead to worsening of the problem. So, follow the advice of your psychiatrist. Along with the allopathic medicines you can take Ayurvedic medicine. But keep some time gap between your medicines. The ayurvedic medicines recommended to you are good and you can take it as per your physician's advise. But initially, take under supervision and in case of any problem visit your physician. Along with medicines, try to stabilize your mood by doing meditation and breathing exercises like Pranayam and Anulom vilom daily. Walk daily for at least 30 to 60 minutes. Adopt a new hobby like dancing or painting, etc. Learn new things. These things will help you in managing your mood. For more information consult an ayurveda specialist online -->