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24 y old f was on(retinoids) for 8months, make depressed.once stop retinoid develope hypomania, diagnosed organic bipolar2, treated, need drugs for life?
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Unknown: After an medication-induced mood disorder, it's uncertain whether you will need medications indefinitely. Make sure to stay on the medications until all bipolar symptoms are stabilized, then discuss with your prescriber how long to stay on the medications.
Answered 3/17/2017
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