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I've been reduced on my meds of sertraline as i'm being put on a mood stabiliser as they think i have bipolar is it normal to have severe mood swings?

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Not normal: Severe mood swings are not normal. If you have bipolar disorder, they can be worsened by an antidepressant, unless you have a mood stabilizer first.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/1/2015

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