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I take respirdol & celexa (citalopram) for depression and bipolar at night to help me sleep.. but when i don't take it, i stay up for days on end. what's going on?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A number of reasons: When a person is hypomanic or manic they may have significant sleep problems. Risperdal can be sedating and help with sleep. When not taking it- the sedating effects will not longer be there and the person's bipolar symptoms may not be controlled. Can also have some withdrawal effects whne meds are stopped.

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Answered 9/3/2021

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A member asked:

I take respirdol & celexa (citalopram) for depression and bipolar at night to help me sleep.. but when i don't take it, i stay up for days on end. what's going on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

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