Posted by Ritch on May 11, 2003, at 21:45:45
In reply to Is there an AD that doesn't bring on mania?, posted by AWorriedMom on May 11, 2003, at 18:46:17
> Has anyone had good experience with an AD that didn't swing a BP into a manic phase? Is there such a thing? My daughter (16) was put on prozac and later on lexapro to counter the depression which is horrible. But, had to discontinue each time due to mania returning. Thanks
There are some bipolars who are especially sensitive to SSRI-induced manic switches exclusively. Try a different class of med, such as a TCA (as Janelle mentioned), or an MAOI, or Wellbutrin, etc.
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