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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Symptoms Of Bipolar And Depression

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 researchers say 44 percent of the study's participants reported improved depression symptoms after taking Provigil. Experts are encouraged by the results because there are very few treatments for the depressive symptoms of bipolar disorder. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Goodwin and Jamison Book a Major Achievement
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...twentieth century. The new subtitle says it all: “Bipolar Disorders and Recurrent... Read more »

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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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Can I "Catch" a Mood Disorder?
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

My husband suffers from bipolar disorder, and I have recently found myself becoming increasingly... Read more »

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Around and About HealthCentral - Bipolar Disorder
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...having several common co-existing conditions, such as Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety and... Read more »

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Frequently Asked Questions: Coexisting or Comorbid Conditions
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...diagnoses, such as Learning Disabilities, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant... Read more »

Health Guide

Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder symptoms are cyclic. Patient's cycle into manic episodes, then return to normal before cycling into a depressive episode. This cycling makes it possible to divide bipolar disorder... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. During a "manic phase," people with bipolar disorder experience feelings of euphoria, happiness, and... Read more »
Depression Issues: What is depression?
...depression Unspecified depression - depression symptoms fall between major and dysthymic depression Bipolar disorder (manic depression) - full mania and major depression (I) or hypomania and... Read more »
ADHd and Bipolar Disorder
ADHD and Bipolar Disorder (previously Manic Depression) share many of the same characteristics, however, the underlying reasons for the behavior are usually different.  While hyperactivity is a... 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 »

Medications

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...medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »

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...medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »

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...medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »

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...medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »

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...mental/mood problems such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. It may help improve... Read more »

Related News

Breast Cancer Drug Beats Bipolar Disorder
November 09, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug more commonly associated with breast cancer treatment is holding out new promise for people suffering through the manic... Read summary »

Good sleep habits may help bipolar disorder
October 03, 2008

For the first time, a new study suggests therapy that focuses on practical lifestyle changes can ease the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Maintaining a... Read summary »

Omega-3's effect on bipolar disorder still unclear
October 03, 2008

Researchers say there is still not enough evidence to say whether omega-3 fatty acids are useful treatments for people with bipolar disorder.... 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 »

FDA approves Seroquel for depressive episodes in bipolar disorder
October 02, 2008

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate) for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with... Read summary »