Posted by Tabitha on February 28, 2003, at 14:45:13
In reply to Zyprexa for bipolar, posted by White Stone on February 25, 2003, at 14:27:49
I have the same confusion about whether BPII is real or is antidepressant-induced. I don't think doctors actually know either. Calling you 'bipolar' as opposed to 'depressed' just means they'll give you extra meds on top of the antidepressants, so what difference does it make to them if you're really bipolar or it's just med induced? Same result, more meds.
My pet peeve is, when antidepressants make you hypomanic, why don't they try reducing the dosage instead of instantly adding more meds? Eventually you have no chance of knowing what is a real symptom and what is a side effect.
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