Posted by Clockwork Ange on January 21, 2007, at 18:08:38
In reply to Re: Prozac can very aggravate bi-poler episodes, posted by notfred on January 21, 2007, at 16:30:48
> It is well known that antidepresants can and will
> cause a switch to manic phase in BP.An antidepressant alone, without a mood stabilizer, yes. However, I was on a mood stablizer with Paxil as the AD and I was fine- a good balance was found, then the Paxil did't seem strong enough at one point, and they switched me to Prozac- while still on the mood stabilizer, and a mania was still induced.
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