by Joe | Aug 8, 2008 | Medications, Stigma
When it comes to treating an ailing heart, a damaged liver, or some other organ that’s malfunctioning, medication is rarely considered optional. When the brain is ill, however, you can find plenty of people who discourage the use of medications to treat it....
by Candida Fink, MD | May 15, 2008 | Bipolar Depression, Medications, Side effects
As we pointed out in previous posts, antidepressants may be less effective in treating bipolar depression than in treating unipolar depression. However, there are steps you can take to improve the effectiveness of your antidepressant regardless of the type of...
by Candida Fink, MD | May 11, 2008 | Medications, Side effects
A visitor to the Bipolar Blog asked this question: “Do some medications used to treat bipolar disorder actually cause anxiety attacks as a side effect?” This is an interesting question and one that I hear quite often often. I always explain that even if I...
by Candida Fink, MD | May 8, 2008 | Bipolar Depression, Medications, Treatment
Mood stabilizers are usually effective in treating acute mania. Treating bipolar depression, however, is often more challenging for two reasons: Antidepressants tend to be less effective in treating bipolar depression than in treating unipolar depression, especially...
by Candida Fink, MD | Apr 3, 2008 | Bipolar Depression, Diagnosis, Medications
Recently on Yahoo! Answers, a member posted a question asking whether bipolar disorder can be misdiagnosed as depression. This is an excellent question, and it made me think that we should post something on this important issue. The answer is yes; bipolar disorder can...
by Candida Fink, MD | Mar 28, 2008 | Medications, Self-Help, Treatment
Whenever you have a change in medications or therapies, your moods will improve, worsen, or stay about the same. Documenting how you feel can be a valuable tool in helping you team up with your doctor and therapist to obtain the right combination of medications and...
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