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Diagnosed Bipolar. Feeling Low, Suicidal. Not Taking Any Drugs. Anti Depressant That Prevent Getting Lower?

Hi there My son (44) has been diagnosed with Bipolar. He has experienced the highs and is currently getting lower and feeling suicidel. He has been in deniel until now and wil not take prescription drugs as they interfere with his ability to work. Is there an antidepressant that will prevent him from getting any lower but not make him feel like a zombie? Desperate mother
Sat, 16 Mar 2013
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Bipolar patients show symptoms of high and low mood. Patients may become suicidal. As currently he is on lower side or in depression and is suicidal so medicines are must for him. Any suicide threat should not be ignored. Give him proper attention and care. Antidepressants along with mood stabilizers are needed for him. Conventional drugs are usually avoided in Bipolar as risk of switch to mania. Medicines as Lamotrigine and some mood stabilizer have proven results. Mood stabilizers as Lithium carbonate are good.
Kindly visit a psychiatrist for expert opinion.

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Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi
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Diagnosed Bipolar. Feeling Low, Suicidal. Not Taking Any Drugs. Anti Depressant That Prevent Getting Lower?

Hello Welcome to HCM Bipolar patients show symptoms of high and low mood. Patients may become suicidal. As currently he is on lower side or in depression and is suicidal so medicines are must for him. Any suicide threat should not be ignored. Give him proper attention and care. Antidepressants along with mood stabilizers are needed for him. Conventional drugs are usually avoided in Bipolar as risk of switch to mania. Medicines as Lamotrigine and some mood stabilizer have proven results. Mood stabilizers as Lithium carbonate are good. Kindly visit a psychiatrist for expert opinion. Thanks Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi