Generally speaking, all meds are tried before ECT.

There is a way in which it is determined if someone is a good candidate for ECT or not. This determination can be made via a consult with an ECT specialist, usually the director of a hospital's ECT program.

Many of us take meds "off label," which means they are generally meds for a different diagnosis/condition. Many BP meds are used for both BP and schizophrenia. If you can get the name of the drug, we will likely recognize it and then will be able to share about it with you. It is also possible someone knows how to obtain the med at a discount if there is a discount available.

Let us help you as much as we can, okay?

We care.


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