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How Can Bipolar Disorder Be Treated?
I have been diagnosed with bipolar since 93. A doctor recently switched me from clonazepam to Valium very abruptly. It was horrible. I was also switched from citalopram to Cymbalta abruptly at nearly the same time. I have now been switched back, but don t feel the same. In fact, much of what I m feeling coincides with descriptions of symptoms of borderline personality disorder. Is it possible the medication change triggered BPD in addition to bipolar? If so, could it be permanent, as I fear? Is it possible these symptoms are from just readjusting back to the old meds? (Sorry, three questions for the price of one..).
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
I have gone through your query and understand that you have been switched to cymbalta and valium abruptly.
Switching is not a bad option but it has to be done gradually.
These symptoms are reversible so nothing to worry
Anyway, you need to take mood stabilizers along with your current medications for bipolar disorder.
Consult your doctor regarding these drugs.
Thank you
Welcome to health care magic,
I have gone through your query and understand that you have been switched to cymbalta and valium abruptly.
Switching is not a bad option but it has to be done gradually.
These symptoms are reversible so nothing to worry
Anyway, you need to take mood stabilizers along with your current medications for bipolar disorder.
Consult your doctor regarding these drugs.
Thank you
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