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A member asked:

I have really bad depression, pts, and i have bipolar. im on endep 50mg twice a day zoloft (sertraline) 100mg twice a day n zyprexa 10ml once daily, is it lifetime?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bipolar Disorder: Will likely require life-long medication. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that you will always need the same medication regiment. Take care.

Answered 6/18/2013

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