I was wondering if there were any bipolar
medications that did not have so many risk
factors. My doctor right now, does not
really know what I have but now she is
thinking I have bipolar II. I am on
wellbutrion right now for depression and
add, but I have hypomania.
Current medical treatment: They are
testing me out on a lot of different
stuff
Bipolar disorder is a serious psychotic
disorder that requires medical treatment
for life. Bipolar disorder consists of
depressive and manic (hipomanic) episodes.
Bipolar disorder is treated with Lithium,
valproate, carbamazepine, clonazepam,
antidepressants, and neuroleptics. All
these medications have side effects. You
can also have cyclothymia which is an
easier form of bipolar disorder. Your case
is complicated because you also have ADD
(attention deficit disorder) which can
have similar symptoms with mania
(hypomania).
You need an expert opinion for your
condition from a mental health doctor.
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