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Medication For Bipolar Desorder
Which Antipsychotic is best for Bipolar disorder in elderly patients above 60 years old?
He feels more hungry and Sleeps less.
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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.
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Choice of antipsychotic depends on the severity of symptoms , associated medical illnesses if any , and other patient profile .
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Dr. Mohd Abrar
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12 yrs exp
Srinagar
Needs evaluation consult with me
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Dr. Dinesh Reddy P
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Chittoor
Qutipin but needs evaluation
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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani
Addiction Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Srinagar
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He needs detailed evaluation before deciding about an antipsychotic
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