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Suggest Treatmnet For Bi Polar And Manic Depression
I have been diagnosed with having bi polar, manic depression, and ptsd. These diagnoses have come from a psychiatrist and a different counselor. I have very few manic episodes but a lot of depressive episodes lately. I am only on an antidepressant Lexapro. it does not help at all and I need help I m very confused what I have, can you help me?
Thu, 13 Feb 2014
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In case of bipolar depression, you need both mood stabilizer like sodium valproate or lithium with antidepressant. You are only on antidepressant, in that case antidepressant dose is difficult to increase without proper mood stabilizer back up. Consult your psychiatrist about this and in case you need help, you can consult me.
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Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
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In case of bipolar depression, you need both mood stabilizer like sodium valproate or lithium with antidepressant. You are only on antidepressant, in that case antidepressant dose is difficult to increase without proper mood stabilizer back up. Consult your psychiatrist about this and in case you need help, you can consult me.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
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