Posted by judy1 on July 9, 2001, at 20:44:46
In reply to AD-provoked hypomania - is it diagnostic?, posted by Zo on July 9, 2001, at 14:39:44
I agree with Mark that AD induced mania usually occurs within the first few days of starting an AD and while a dx of bipolar is not given, the consensus is that the tendency towards that disorder exists. I also have seen nothing on a manic episode occuring with abrupt withdrawal of an AD; however it is well known that AD's cause instability and rapid cycling in people dxed with bipolar disorder. I don't think you would see that type of rx in someone with unipolar depression. Hope this helps- judy
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