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I have bi polar 1 , im on buspar (buspirone) prozac and wellbutin . i am having a moderate panick attack and its getting worse. whats the best way to handle?

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Get a second opinion: Your drug regimen does not include a mood stabilizer, which is essential in treatment of true bipolar disease. There is no good reason to be on two similar antidepressants, and wellbutrin (bupropion) has a known side effect of increasing anxiety. Prozac can be destabilizing in bipolar disease. The buspr doesn't seem to be doing a lot for your anxiety, but may work better if you change up the antidepressants.

Answered 4/4/2016

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Consult: You should see a psychiatrist as soon as possible - your treatment is not working for you. Until then, having the support of someone close to you can help you get through anxiety.

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