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How can you cure bipolar disorder?

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There is no cure. : There is no cure for bipolar disorder. Medications help to control it and improve quality of life. There are no medications which can cure it.

Answered 10/17/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bipolar disorder Tx: includes meds & non-pharm options. Meds fall into classes of mood stabilizers (Lithium​/ anticonvulsants like valproic acid, divalproex or lamotrigine) & atypical antipsychotics (Quetiapine, aripiprazole, olanzapine or risperidone). Other tx: psychoeducation, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy & family or group therapy. Transcranial magnetic stimulation or electroconvulsive therapy may be

Answered 8/18/2015

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