Medication For Bipolar Desorder

2021-12-31 04:22:11

Asked for Male, 70 Years

Which Antipsychotic is best for Bipolar disorder in elderly patients above 60 years old? He feels more hungry and Sleeps less.

Answers (6)

Dr. Murugaraja Venkatachalam

Psychiatrist

9 yrs expCoimbatore

Dear sir, the choice of antipsychotic depends on the patient symptoms and medical conditions. If he is diabetic then we need to be very careful. So consult your psychiatrist and ask the question to himself and get your doubts clarified.

Answered2021-12-31 04:47:14

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Dr. N. Venkatraman

Psychiatrist

4 yrs expChennai

Choice of antipsychotic depends on the severity of symptoms , associated medical illnesses if any , and other patient profile .

Answered2021-12-31 04:37:26

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Sexologist

12 yrs expSrinagar

Needs evaluation consult with me

Answered2021-12-31 07:51:52

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Dr. Dinesh Reddy P

Psychiatrist

10 yrs expChittoor

Qutipin but needs evaluation

Answered2021-12-31 04:57:31

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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani

Addiction Psychiatrist

13 yrs expSrinagar

Hello He needs detailed evaluation before deciding about an antipsychotic

Answered2021-12-31 04:26:32

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Dr. Shabir Ahmad Dar

Psychiatrist

11 yrs expSrinagar

Needs proper evaluation Book a slot with me online via practo

Answered2021-12-31 04:25:11

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