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What ssri is the least likely to trigger mania in bipolar...would it be luvox (fluvoxamine) since it is a slightly different ssri?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

SSRI and Mania: Among SSRI antidepressants, Paxil (paroxetine) and Luvox are less likely to trigger mania in Bipolar disorder. Wellbutrin SR is supposed to cause mania the least of all antidepressants. Discuss with Psychiatrist Diagnosis, medication benefits and side effects, dose, follow up;; and Therapy for stresses -relationships, marriage, separation, parenting, illness in a family member, work or finances.

Answered 12/26/2015

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