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How effective are ssris for treating bipolar disorder?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

SSRIs: Not indicated for Bipolar depression, unless the mood is stabilized with a mood stabilizer or antipsychotics, and the patient is in a depressed phase. Use with caution.

Dr Berry agreed

Answered 8/18/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bipolar Disorder: There is potential for use of an SSRI to cause a bipolar person to flip into mania or a mixed state. I may use an SSRI to treat a concurrent anxiety disorder or PTSD.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 10/23/2015

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A member asked:

How effective are ssris for treating bipolar disorder?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Berry agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Minich agreed

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