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Re: mixed state bipolar I or II

Posted by samantha28 on April 22, 2009, at 18:56:50

In reply to Re: mixed state bipolar I or II » samantha28, posted by SLS on April 22, 2009, at 18:48:50

What would be the difference in treatment in treating bipolar I with a mixed state and bipolar II with a mixed state where depression as the major mood state superimposed with hypomanic/manic symptoms?

I know the treatment of mania is usually lithium but for a mixed state it is usually an antipsychotic.

Also doctors tend to give antidepressants to bipolar II because the supposed risk of antidepressants inducing mania in bipolar II is very low compared to bipolar I where antidepressants would not be recommended.

I know that mixed states and antidepressants don't work for me.


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