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Are Cymbalta And Latuda Effective In Treatment Of Bipolar Disorder?

I have been diagnosed with bipolar II disorder. Spent ten days in hospital recently (about 6 weeks ago). I am currently on Cymbalta 60 mg (have been on this does for a few days) and Latuda 40mg (this is my fourth week). I am still all over the board...up and down.....sometimes daily. How long does it take to know if a medicine is working? I also take Savella 50 mg for fibromyalgia.
Mon, 21 Nov 2016
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Cymbalta and Latuda are effective in treatment of bipolar disorder. Effective treatment is available for bipolar disorder. Lithium is also used for its control. Medicines might take a long time to fully control bipolar disorder. Medicines show effects gradually. You can also add lithium in your treatment medicine. Discuss with your doctor about lithium. Cymbalta and Latuda are also very effective. Have patience. Drugs will show effect gradually. Do not stop any medicines without your doctor’s permission. Bipolar disorder can be fully controlled with medicines and family and social support. Be in touch with your psychiatrist.

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Are Cymbalta And Latuda Effective In Treatment Of Bipolar Disorder?

Cymbalta and Latuda are effective in treatment of bipolar disorder. Effective treatment is available for bipolar disorder. Lithium is also used for its control. Medicines might take a long time to fully control bipolar disorder. Medicines show effects gradually. You can also add lithium in your treatment medicine. Discuss with your doctor about lithium. Cymbalta and Latuda are also very effective. Have patience. Drugs will show effect gradually. Do not stop any medicines without your doctor’s permission. Bipolar disorder can be fully controlled with medicines and family and social support. Be in touch with your psychiatrist. I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks