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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Bipolar Depression

Clinical trial: Seroquel's effects on acute bipolar depression

October 02, 2008
This is a study to determine the safety and effectiveness of sustained-release Seroquel in the treatment of acute bipolar depression. This national study is currently recruiting patients. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Treating Bipolar Depression: Part I
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...last year, the FDA approved Seroquel for treating bipolar depression. Currently, there are three... Read more »

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Treating Bipolar Depression: Part III
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...points from my two previous blogs: On one hand, bipolar depression appears to be a different... Read more »

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Treating Bipolar Depression: Psychiatry is Changing
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...first Newsletter of the year. The theme was "treating bipolar depression."  To briefly recap:In... Read more »

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Bipolar or Depression?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

...Else?What is the Difference between Depression and Bipolar Depression? I'm not trying to avoid... Read more »

Health Guide

Bipolar Depression: What is bipolar disorder?
..."bipolar" describes the swings between these two emotional "poles." Other names given the disorder include bipolar depression, bipolar affective disorder, bipolar personality disorder, bipolar... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
...following symptoms to be considered bipolar, but should demonstrate a number of the manic symptoms. Bipolar Depression Symptom List - Depressive Symptoms Low self-esteem or self-loathing... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What are the risk factors and causes of bipolar disorder?
Genetic or hereditary factors contribute to the risk of bipolar disorder. Studies have demonstrated that the prevalence of bipolar disorder is higher among the parents of bipolar patients. However,... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What are the treatments and drugs used to treat bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control their illness. Psychotherapy helps patients... Read more »
Depression Issues: Take Action: Management of depression
Depression is a treatable and manageable condition. Individuals suffering from depression should: Become educated about the disease Continue taking medication until recommended to stop by... Read more »

Related News

Clinical trial: Seroquel versus Paxil in treating bipolar depression
October 02, 2008

This is a study to compare the effectiveness of Seroquel and Paxil in treating bipolar depression, and to determine if Seroquel maintains its... Read summary »

Antidepressants don't help bipolar depression, study finds
October 02, 2008

Depressed people with bipolar disorder who take mood stabilizers are not helped by adding an antidepressant to their medication regimen, a new study... Read summary »

Supplement may improve bipolar depression
September 11, 2008

An over-the-counter supplement that increases levels of a brain chemical may help ease the lingering depression symptoms often suffered by people... Read summary »

Provigil may help bipolar depression
October 03, 2008

The 'wake-up' medication Provigil has shown promise in a new study for controlling depressive symptoms related to bipolar disorder. Mayo Clinic... Read summary »

Brain chemical may predict schizophrenia relapse
October 16, 2008

Scientists say measuring the levels of a brain-nourishing chemicals may be help them predict a schizophrenic patient's chance of suffering a relapse.... Read summary »