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Are Repetitive Thoughts A Symptom Of OCD?

Posted on Fri, 20 Apr 2018

Question: Hello, are repetative thoughts a symptom of OCD? I have bipolar disorder and have recently been switched to Saphris, Zoloft and Lamictal. Is it safe to take vitamins, inositol, l-theanine? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes its safe to take vitamins.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM

The repetitive thoughts could be due to obsessive thoughts but if you have OCD or not that should be evaluated.

Dominating, intrusive, repetitive thoughts that are purposeless and persist in mind and cause significant stress are due to obsessive thoughts.

You are on right medicines for bipolar disorder and no need to worry. Yes its safe to take vitamins, inositol and L theanine with these medicines

Take vitamin B12, folate, D and E supplements which will result in maximal benefits. L-theanine will help in reducing the anxiety too.

Thanks and Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (11 minutes later)

Just another question... Are GABA l-cartinine and choline safe to take with Saphris Zoloft and Lamictal? Thank you for your patience

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes these are safe to use.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Yes these are nutritional supplements and are safe to use. Avoid using in high dose.

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar