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Could you tell me what happens if a bipolar person forgets to take their meds?

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Dr. Basem Shlewiet answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

What Meds?: A lot of times it depends on the type of medication that a patient is on. Of course that increases their risk of relapse significantly, since most people with bipolar disorder need maintenance treatment with medications.

Answered 5/12/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It the person: Does not take their psychiatric medications (for whatever reason) they may experience a worsening of symptoms.

Answered 1/2/2014

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