Treating Bipolar Depression with N-Acetyl Cysteine
Treating the depression side of bipolar disorder is always a challenge. All too often, antidepressants don’t work or they have undesirable side effects. Many of the most popular and effective antidepressants also carry the risk of unmasking the manic side of bipolar disorder, particularly in patients with Bipolar I.
Because of this, researchers are looking for [...]
Posted on September 9, 2008 Filed Under Alternative - Complementary, Antidepressant, Bipolar Depression, Medications, Treatment | 3 Comments
Antidepressant as First-Line Treatment for Bipolar Disorder?
According to the results of a recent survey conducted by Decision Resources (”one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues”), 52.3 percent of newly diagnosed bipolar disorder patients are prescribed antidepressant drugs first line. (See the press release “Astonishing 52 Percent of Newly Diagnosed Bipolar Disorder Patients Receive [...]
Posted on August 18, 2008 Filed Under Antidepressant, Diagnosis, Medications | 3 Comments
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