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Hi, i suffer from bi polar and an on effexor (venlafaxine) which controls my lows, but lately i have been having severe anger episodes. i don't know what to do.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Explore further.: Please let your psychiatrist know this. Sometimes people with bipolar disorder may need additional medication like a mood stabilizer or an atypical antipsychotic. It would be important for your psychiatrist to determine if you are experiencing a "mixed" state. Be well.

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Answered 2/24/2013

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