My question is regarding the usage of Kaliphos 6X-- in what circumstances should it be taken and also the dosage? i have been taking this medicine for 1 year for the treatment of depression , but i have discontinued it since the past two months or so. is it OK to start taking it again? Is there any withdrawl simptom related to it?

Dear Nitin,

Kali phos is some times used for depression on therapeutic indications. But this is not the right way to prescribe it or to take it. Homeopathic medicines are given on the basis of symptom similarity. The signs, symptoms, causative and maintaining factors, your constitution everything needs to be considered to prescribe the right remdey.

Kali phos may palliate your problems for some time but if it is not the properly chosen one, it may not have any deep and lasting effect. I would suggest that you should not take Kali phos in this manner for such prolonged times. Even though it may not have adverse effects, still it has limitations to work curatively for you. You should ideally consult a homeopath who can work not just on the depression but also on its cause - someone who can prescribe on your totatlity.

Wishing you health,
Dr. B