Dr Vohra's · Updated
Format
In person at East Patel Nagar, New Delhi; Online by video or voice across India.
Fee
Psychiatric follow-up: shared on enquiry. See fees.
Clinicians
Why reviews matter
Most psychiatric medicines take two to six weeks to show their effect, and the first dose is rarely the final one. Early reviews catch side effects, adjust timing and dose, and keep people from stopping too soon. Later reviews decide the length of treatment: six to twelve months after recovery for a first episode of depression, longer for recurrent illness, and continuous for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
What a follow-up covers
Stopping a medicine is planned, not abrupt: most antidepressants and all benzodiazepines are tapered to avoid withdrawal effects or relapse.
- Symptom change since the last visit, often with a short rating scale
- Side effects and how to manage them
- Sleep, appetite, weight and, where relevant, blood tests
- Interactions with other medicines
- The plan: continue, adjust, add therapy, or begin tapering
Online follow-ups
Follow-up consultations are well suited to video or voice. Under India's Telemedicine Practice Guidelines (2020), a psychiatrist who has seen you before can review and re-prescribe most medicines online; a few controlled medicines need an in-person visit.
Frequently asked questions
- Will I be on medication for life?
- Most people are not. The length of treatment depends on the condition and the number of previous episodes; the psychiatrist sets a review date for tapering at the start.
- Can I stop when I feel better?
- Stopping early is the most common reason for relapse. Discuss it with your psychiatrist; a planned taper is usually possible once you have been well for the agreed period.
- Is this an emergency service?
- No. Dr Vohra's is an outpatient clinic. In a mental health emergency in India, call Tele-MANAS 14416 or KIRAN 1800-599-0019 (both 24x7 and free), or 112 for emergency services.