Bipolar Disorder Treatments (Part 3 of 3) | HealthiNation

Bipolar Disorder Treatments (Part 3 of 3) | HealthiNation – Dr. Preeti Parikh explains the many treatment options available to manage Bipolar Disorder. Related Videos: What is Bipolar Disorder? (Part 1 of 3) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Causes & Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder (Part 2 of 3) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com TRANSCRIPT: Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Although there is no cure for bipolar disorder, there are treatment options that can make living with bipolar disorder manageable. Treatments include both medication and various forms of psychotherapy and depend on the type of bipolar disorder being treated. Treatment programs may evolve over time in order to best address a person’s symptoms at any given time. Drug regimens for bipolar disorder may include a combination of the following medications: Mood stabilizers. Many medications can help stabilize swings between mania and depression. Lithium has been used for a long time to treat acute mania, but is not tolerable for about 30 percent of the people who try it because of side effects including tremors, hair loss, weight gain, and memory problems. Antidepressants. These medications are controversial when it comes to treatment of bipolar disorder. Before taking antidepressants, a person should have a detailed conversation with his or her doctor as antidepressants may be ineffective and can even trigger manic episodes. Anti-seizure, or anti-convulsant medications. These are very effective in treating the mood swings associated with rapid-cycling bipolar disorder …

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Bipolar disorder has been associated with a small increase in the risk of pregnancy complications, preterm birth, and delivery of small-for-gestational-age infants. Previous studies had not separated the effects of the condition from potential effects …
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Health Watch: Bipolar disorder

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"At this time, there is no known singular cause of bipolar disorder. However, researchers agree that many factors increase an individual's risk factor, such as genetics and brain structure." Can bipolar disorder be cured? "There is no cure for bipolar …
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