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Prescribe Medication For Chronic Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar With Difficulty Sleeping

I have a history of chronic depression, anxiety disorder, and bi-polar I. I have trouble sleeping at night which makes the problems associated with the noted problems and would like to know what would be an appropriate medication/combo to help in these areas.
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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In case of bipolar, you need mood stabilizer in form of lithium or sodium valproate with antidepressant like paroxetine or bupropion. For sleep, you can take benzodiazepine. Better to consult a psychiatrist for monitoring for drugs. These drugs are not available over the counter, you have to consult a psychiatrist.

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Prescribe Medication For Chronic Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar With Difficulty Sleeping

HI Thanks for using healthcare magic In case of bipolar, you need mood stabilizer in form of lithium or sodium valproate with antidepressant like paroxetine or bupropion. For sleep, you can take benzodiazepine. Better to consult a psychiatrist for monitoring for drugs. These drugs are not available over the counter, you have to consult a psychiatrist. Thanks