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Is Sertraline safe for a 13-year-old with bipolar disorder?
Query: Hi doctor, I am concerned about the medication that my 13 year old son is currently taking for bipolar disorder. He was diagnosed bipolar disorder at the age of 7. After trying several medications Depakote was the one that worked best. My ex-husband got custody of him 4 years ago and pulled him off ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I want to inform you that Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) and Intuniv (Guanfacine) tablets are indicated for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Depakote (Valproic acid) is an antiepileptic and mood stabilizer. It is useful for bipolar disorder. If y... Read Full »
Please diagnose the exact cause of my condition.
Query: Hi doctor, Is diagnosis important? I have been diagnosed by many therapists and each one has had a different diagnosis. One doctor says it might be BPD and other says it might be a bipolar disorder or Asperger syndrome or cyclothymia. Why is it so? I am starting to feel like I am wasting my time try... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. BPD (borderline personality disorder) and bipolar disorder have similar symptoms. Cyclothymia is its minor form. Persons with BPD are said to be on the borderline between neurosis and psychosis, persons with bipolar disorder experience episodes of extreme mood swings rang... Read Full »
Can bipolar disorder cause aggressive and destructive behavior?
Query: Hi doctor,My father abuses me a lot and eats a lot. He is really aggressive. He also has some memory problems due to overconsumption of alcohol. Unless we give food he starts destroying things. So, I think he is suffering from bipolar disorder. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Increase appetite, aggressive behavior, and destroying things are symptoms of bipolar mania. But, in bipolar mania, there is decreased need for sleep. So, it may be bipolar mania. To make a definite diagnosis, I need to know more details about his behavior. Does he ... Read Full »