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Old Mar 15, 2012, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Anika View Post
..I have read a lot about AD's making non bipolars manic. In fact the warning on the side effect pamphlet is not just their for Bipolars alone.

I don't know how long your pdoc would want to wait to reevaluate you to be on the safe side. But I would insist on it. The heavy drugs if you don't need them , nope. ...
Very valid points. Be cautious if you do come off meds. They can have a lasting impact on your neurology, and you may not simply revert to the way you were before the antidepressant induced manic episode.
Thanks for this!
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