Can Paxil Be Used For Bipolar?
This is a study to compare the effectiveness of Seroquel and Paxil in treating bipolar depression, and to determine if Seroquel maintains its effectiveness when treatment is continued. This international study is currently recruiting patients.
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Medications for Bipolar: Paxil (Paroxetine)
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A Look at Anxiety Medication: Paxil
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Paxil CR Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: PAROXETINE CONTROLLED-RELEASE - ORAL Pronounced: (pair-OX-eh-teen) Warning Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What are the treatments and drugs used to ...
Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder: Therapy and Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
LithiumLithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, generic) is the most widely used and studied mood stabilizing drug for bipolar disorder. Lithium is extremely... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Christos Ballas, MD, Attenting Psychiatrist, Inpatient and Consult/Liaison Psychiatry, Hospital of the University of... Read more »
Other Treatments for Bipolar Disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bipolar disorder is a recurrent disease that can be unpredictable. It is treatable, however, and many patients go to have healthy and productive... Read more »
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