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Dad 54 yrs old prescribed seroquel, resperdine for 30 days & depakote for 40 days after 2 weeks of hospitalization for bipolar manic. now normal & still have depakote for 7 days. wt medication should he take after tat or will he be normal without medicati
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Contact Physician: Considering the recent episode of hospitalization, it would be important to remain on medication consistently. It will important for your father to contact his prescribing physician to set up an appointment to evaluate the current medications and make plans for continued care.
Answered 5/3/2016
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Bipolar: Continuing the medication regimen as advised by his doctor is vital to prevent relapse or regression.
Answered 9/3/2012
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