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What Causes Low Energy While Treating Schizoaffective Disorder?

Posted on Thu, 11 May 2017

Question: What is a good and common drug for schizoaffective. I take Seroquel and Polixan now What is another drug. I don't have much energy during the day now

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Prolixin and Seroquel are both good drugs for the treatment of schizoaffective disorder. Since you've noted that your energy level is low -- this can sometimes be a side effect of all drugs used to treat the schizoaffective disorder, but can also be a primary symptom of schizoaffective disorder itself.

Some drugs used for schizoaffective disorder have a lower risk of sedation and low energy -- I would ask your doctor about trying either Abilify or Latuda, as these tend to cause less fatigue.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (54 minutes later)

I am very well adjusted on the medicines that I take now. I take Bupropion Hel xl 300mg and citalopram Hbr Tabs 40mg. and propranolol Hel Tabs 40 mg. I take the Seroquel to put me to sleep. If the Abilify or Latuda have a lower risk of sedation will they put me to sleep?

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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (46 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
No, the Abilify or Latuda will likely not cause drowsiness and will not put you to sleep.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (11 hours later)

I take one tablet of Quetiapine Fumarate Tabs 100 Mg. at night to sleep. I tried breaking it in half last night and I slept all right. Do you think it is all right to break it in half. Will that make me more manic. I have been well adjusted the way it was

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (29 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,

It is unlikely to make you more manic. This is likely safe to do.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (29 hours later)

I tried splitting my Seroquel in half and although I don't seem to have any more energy during the day I am able to get right to sleep. Thank you for you advise.

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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (9 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
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