Ajeet Sidana, MD

Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh

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Lorazepam vs. Diazepam in AUD
Original Research

May 26, 2026

Both lorazepam and diazepam led to more than 50% reduction in Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol–Revised scores within 5 days of initiation of treatment in alcohol dependence syndrome.
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Unusually High Levels of Prolactin With Risperidone
Case Report

January 30, 2024

This is a case of risperidone-induced galactorrhea with high prolactin levels a few days after initiation of risperidone.
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Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Catatonia
Case Report

June 23, 2022

In this report, the authors present the case of a man with a history of polysubstance use, who presented with benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms with predominant catatonic features but responded...
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Early Improvement in OCD
Original Research

March 31, 2022

This study examined if early response to SSRIs can reliably indicate future response to the same drug and compared 2 medications frequently used to treat OCD: sertraline and fluvoxamine.
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Original Research

June 17, 2021

Lockdown and restrictions due to COVID-19 have affected delivery of psychiatric care. This study investigated the pattern of admission in a psychiatry ward during the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing profiles...
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Original Research

March 25, 2021

This study examined the various psychosocial factors associated with reverse migration among migrant workers during the COVID-19 lockdown in India.
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Original Research

February 24, 2021

This study assessed craving and withdrawal coping mechanisms used by patients with substance use disorders due to disruption in availability of substances and medications due to sudden lockdown in...
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