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What can one take with schizoaffective bi polar disorder? i want to get on anxiety meds or possibly sleeping meds. i dont know whats safe or if this is something i should ask my doctor?

Q: what can one take with schizoaffective bi polar disorder? i want to get on anxiety meds or possibly sleeping meds. i dont know whats safe or if this is something i should ask my doctor?

: Not a do it yourself project. Mention your symptoms to your treating doc, efforts should be made for non chemical treatment as much as possible, your doc will be able to talk about options.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Not a do it yourself project. Mention your symptoms to your treating doc, efforts should be made for non chemical treatment as much as possible, your doc will be able to talk about options.

Answered 11/1/2022

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

What you described is not a do it yourself matter. You should consult a psychiatrist for regular care and treatment.

Answered 11/1/2022

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A member asked:

What can one take with schizoaffective bi polar disorder? i want to get on anxiety meds or possibly sleeping meds. i dont know whats safe or if this is something i should ask my doctor?

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