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Which weight loss supplements can people with bipolar condition take?

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Dr. Dheeraj Raina answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ideally, none: Many weight loss supplements work by directly or indirectly raising activity of neurotransmitter called norepinephrine and Epinephrine - this increases risk of destabilization of bipolar d/o.

Answered 6/25/2014

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