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Why would a doctor Rx a pt that has been diagnoised with ptsd depression and bi-polar provac and depakote isn't bi-polor manic depresive you are one or the other is not stable?
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∙ 15y ago
These things don't usually exist on their own.
PTSD symptoms are often found in combination with other conditions. So it is quite common to find someone with PTSD who also has Bipolar or even a personality disorder.
Bipolar disorder can be either manic or depressive and medication is often the first choice to treat it. Specific meds are used to control the mood swing element and mood stabilizers are usually used to help the depression. Prozac (fluoxetine) is often prescribed for the more impulsive and depressive symptoms but there are a range of drugs used for bipolar disorder, anti psychotics and mood stabilizers such as Lamotrigine.
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What was the older name for Bipolar Disorder?
It used to be called Manic-Depressive Illness.
Is Depakot an Amphetamine?
Depakote is an antiseizure medication that is sometimes used in the treatment of Bipolar disorder.
What is depakote prescribed for?
Depakote (generic name valproic acid) is an anticonvulsant often prescribed as a mood stabilizer for those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). dont forget epilepsy it is also sometimes used to control the mood swings associated with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but is limited in effectiveness as BPD tends to be caused by psychological distress rather than brain chemistry
What is depakote used for?
epilepsyBipolar disordermigrains
What is depakote use to treat?
epilepsybipolar disordermigraine
When was Bipolar - A Narration of Manic Depression created?
Bipolar - A Narration of Manic Depression was created in 2011.
What kind of depression is more incapacitating?
Bipolar Depression
What is opposite of bipolar disorder?
Bipolar depression refers to frequent mood changes between depression and mania, the focal point of Unipolar depression is the negative emotions and feelings that an affected individual experiences. The unipolar indicates that the depression does not alter between the two mood states.
If a person is taking depakote 1000mg per day what is his stage of bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is not a disorder that comes in stages. If you are referring to how "bipolar" this person is, well, they are bipolar. So really, how moody they are depends on the day.
Can Depression be cured?
Bipolar depression can be controled with lithiun, depakote or SSRIs and talk therapy. Medication instructions must be folowed and sometimes the problem imporves to the point meds are not needed. Treatment is effective but you must be trutful about your symptoms so the doctor can make the choice of the best medicine.
What is bi polar depression?
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder in which the sufferer suffers cycles of highs (mania/hypomania) and lows (depression). There are three main types; bipolar I (depression, full-blown mania), bipolar II (depression, hypomania) and cyclothymia (mild depression, hypomania).
What natural herbs help with bipolar depression?
No herbal treatments are known to improve bipolar depression specifically. It is especially important to note that St. John's Wort, which has some effectiveness for Unipolar Depression, should not be given for Bipolar Depression as it can cause mania.
