Bipolar Meds
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October 03, 2008
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Find a Psychiatrist Who Listens
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health ExpertQuestion Colleen asks: Bipolar disorder runs in my family. My mom, grandmother, and brother are... Read more »
Get Up and Go Got Up and Went
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert...the brain's dopamine pathways. Unfortunately, some bipolar meds such as antipsychotics can make... Read more »
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 »
Integrative Psychiatry and Holism
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert...Kathryn. You have every right to be concerned about bipolar meds over time. All carry serious... Read more »
Health Guide
Ask the Author: Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder
...patients, for example, who have what I describe as novel depressions, may experience better results on bipolar meds than on antidepressants. These novel depressions may explain why antidepressants... Read more »The First 48 Hours with Bipolar Disorder
...you should not have to put up with meds that make you feel worse. You can discuss the side effects of bipolar meds on our message boards.4. You have the right to give your psychiatrist the third... Read more »The Top 10 Myths About Bipolar Disorder
Like many mental illnesses, the commentary surrounding bipolar disorder is saturated with myths--it's hard to tell what's true and what's not. Below you'll find the real story, from our Expert... Read more »Bipolar Disorder: Healthy Recipes
...McMan's Yummietudinous Yogurt Smoothies McMan's Sinful Cinnamon Rolls Salmon: The Ultimate Bipolar Fish Enjoy the Summer Greens: McMans Green Mountain Grilled Chicken ... Read more »Guiding our Bipolar Daughter Through Adolescence
Our 19-year-old daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 17, after six years of variable psychiatric symptoms. Many cases of bipolar illness feature onset during childhood, adolescence or... Read more »Images
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Q&A: How can I manage my bipolar disorder without meds?
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Risperdal approved for kids
October 03, 2008The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in children and teens. Risperdal... Read summary »
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