คำถามที่พบบ่อยเกี่ยวกับการบริหารยาทางจิตเวช และวัคซีนโควิด-19

<h4><span style="color: #00826a;">Q: Should psychiatric medications be stopped before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?</span></h4>
<p><strong><span style="color: #00826a;">A:</span></strong> For patients with <span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>unstable psychiatric symptoms</strong></span>, patients <span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>should not stop their medications</strong></span> because most psychiatric medications are safe for vaccination. Additionally, preparing the body and mind before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is very important. Patients should continue taking their medications to maintain stable symptoms (especially during the 2 weeks before vaccination) and should get enough rest and sleep.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #00826a;"><u>For patients with stable psychiatric symptoms</u> <u>if they wish to stop medication, they should consult their treating physician</u></span></strong> because some psychiatric medications may cause side effects or withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly.</p>
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<h4><span style="color: #00826a;">Q: Which psychiatric medications might psychiatrists recommend stopping before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?</span></h4>
<p><strong><span style="color: #00826a;">A:</span></strong> Medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), such as methylphenidate, can be stopped on the day of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine to reduce the risk of the medication interfering with blood vessel constriction.</p>
<p><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></span> All patients taking psychiatric medications should maintain good physical health, get enough sleep, engage in relaxing activities, and take their medications to keep psychiatric symptoms stable both before and after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.</p>
<p>If you have any further questions regarding psychiatric medications and the vaccine, please consult your treating physician for personalized advice.</p>
<p><span style="color: #00826a;"><em>Reference: Recommendations on psychiatric medication management and COVID-19 vaccination by the Academic Subcommittee of the Royal College of Psychiatrists of Thailand as of May 24, 2021.</em></span></p>
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<div align="right"><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kitikan Thanaudom</strong></span><br />
Psychiatrist, Brain and Nervous System Center<br />
Phyathai 3 Hospital</div>

Both before and after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, all patients taking psychiatric medications should maintain good physical health, get enough sleep, engage in relaxing activities, and take their medications to keep psychiatric symptoms stable. If there are any concerns, they should consult their attending physician.

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