Good morning, the psychiatrist has prescribed the drug zotral to the autistic child. I've been taking it for 4 weeks. There is no improvement in sight. The child is agitated, he pours through the reca. He can't focus on anything. Only speech and toilet improved. How long does it take for Zotral to work? Is there a possibility that the drug is not working yet?
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
7 months ago
The first effects of Zotral are usually seen 2 weeks after starting treatment. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, the patient must wait up to 4-8 weeks for the full therapeutic effect, on average it is 4-6 weeks.
In the case of children with autism, the response to medication may vary, and the results may be individual. Some children may show improvement after a relatively short period of time, while others may see effects after a longer period of therapy. It is also important to note that not all children always react the same to a given medication.
If you are unsure about this situation, it is always a good idea to talk to a psychiatrist to discuss the situation and assess whether Zotral is still suitable for your child. If you do not have the opportunity to take advantage of the advice, I am attaching a link to the online teleconsultation:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-psychaitra
The GdziePoLek.pl service also allows you to book the medicine at a selected stationary pharmacy and collect it after presenting a prescription:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/86342/zotral-tabletki-powlekane/apteki
We also encourage you to familiarize yourself with materials on similar topics:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/depresja
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/kategorie/zaburzenia-lekowe-nerwica
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/kategorie/choroby-psychiczne-i-zaburzenia-psychologiczne
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-poradzic-sobie-z-nerwica