Question 1

what are the best bipolar medicines?

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Bipolar disorder Tx: Meds fall into classes of mood stabilizers (Lithium​/ anticonvulsants like valproic acid, divalproex or lamotrigine) &amp; atypical antipsychotics (Quetiapine, aripiprazole, olanzapine or risperidone).

Question 2

how can i best take care of bipolar disease?

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Options: If severe symptoms, inpatient treatment may be required for safety and stabilization. Mood stabilizer and/or atypical antipsychotics can be very effective.

Question 3

how can i best take care of bipolar disorder?

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Mood-stabilizer: Mood-stabilizers from any of few different classes of meds work for bipolar disorder. There is some evidence that lithium may be the best mood-stabilizer for long-term maintenance treatment of most types of bipolar disorder. However, such discussions are best had with the psychiatrist treating the patient.

Question 4

what is the best way to treat bipolar disorder?

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See a doctor: Treatment of many psychiatric disorders may be individualized, that is what is best for one person might not be the best choice for another.  People may respond differently to the same medication. So it's best to talk this over with your doctor.

Question 5

what is the best medication for bipolar and schizoprhrenia?

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See your doctor: There is no one right answer for everyone. Work with your provider to find what's right for you. There are many medication choices so it may take time to find the right medications (or combinations of meds) for an individual. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, combined with meds, has also been shown to be helpful with both disorders. Be patient with yourself and the process.

Question 6

what is the best free, online, quick bipolar disorder test?

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There is none: There is no reliable quick bipolar disorder test.You might have all symptoms in the questionnaire.You need to rule out other cause.If you suspect you might have bipolar disorder, a psychiatric consultation is important.It is not benign if not treated.

Question 7

what's the best medicine for my son that's 7 an has bipolar an add?

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Get help!: First make an appointment with a pediatrician to rule out any underlying medical condition that could produce the symptoms ur son is suffering from. Once medically cleared, his possible bipolar & adhd symptoms could then be evaluated and treated by a child mental health professional. Avoid diagnosing & guessing what med ur son should b on, take action & make an appt. Best wishes.

Question 8

what is one of the best medication to treat type 1 bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

That depends: If the person is acutely manic than an atypical antipsychotic may be a good choice.  Mood stabilizers are helpful for long term treatment.  Different people respond better to one drug than another. It is very individual. Many of my patients are happy with Lamictal as well as abilify (aripiprazole). But that doesn't mean they are the best.

Question 9

i want to know in what type of bipolar disorder quetiapinel is the best option.

Accepted Answer

Seroquel (quetiapine): Seroquel (quetiapine) XR is highly effective in treating the various phases (manic, mixed &amp; depressive) of both Bipolar I &amp; II Disorder.  Personally, I have found that Seroquel (quetiapine) works extremely well in patients who also have difficulty sleeping - as it is sedating and should be taken at night.  Hope that answers your question and helps!

Question 10

i'm bipolar and wanted to know what the best foods are to eat with a good diet?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition: Eat healthfully. Try to eat at least 5 servings of vegetables &amp; 4 of fruit per day. Increase nutritional fiber. Avoid refined sugar &amp; junk carbohydrates.  Avoid alcohol, sweetened juices, soda &amp; caffeinated beverages.

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