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How Can Depression While Suffering From Bipolar Disorder Be Treated?
Hi. I have bipolar schizoaffective disorder and I m on a lot of medication. However, my depression has gotten to the point that my everyday life is unmanageable. My doctor s response was that I need to learn to cope with it. But, I don t see how anyone is expected to live like this. I ve thought about hospitalization, but I m really trying to avoid that suggestions? Divalproex (Depakote) ER 500 mg in the morning & 1000 evening Gabapentin (Neurontin) 300 mg 3x day Pristiq 50 mg at bedtime Trazadone 100 mg at bedtime Clonazepam 0.5 mg up to twice a day Hydroxyzine Pamoate (Vistaril) 25 mg every 8 hrs as needed Metoprolol 25 mg morning and evening Metformin - 500 mg at morning & bedtime
Thu, 3 Jan 2019
Hello,
You are taking too much of drugs and it is still not stabilized. I wanted to suggest you try Zoloft and also try to charge your everyday habits. Do more physical activity and go often for a walk outside. Stay in the company of friends and family.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
You are taking too much of drugs and it is still not stabilized. I wanted to suggest you try Zoloft and also try to charge your everyday habits. Do more physical activity and go often for a walk outside. Stay in the company of friends and family.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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