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Finding the right bipolar medication regimen can be challenging for you and your doctor. For most people with bipolar disorder, two or more medications are used in combination to address the varied symptoms that are often involved.  Find information here about coping … Continue reading →

Calcium channel blockers are typically used to treat high blood pressure or heart problems. Some have also been studied experimentally to treat mania or depression in bipolar disorder. Thus far, there is still uncertainty about whether or not they are effective for treating bipolar disorder. Calcium channel blockers block the small … Continue reading →

A bipolar disorder diagnosis can have a big effect on your job and career. In a survey of people with depression and bipolar disorderconducted by the Depressionand Bipolar Support Alliance, 88% said their condition affected their ability to work. But … Continue reading →

Treatment for bipolardepression has come a long way from the days (not so long ago) when patients were given sedatives and medications with numerous side effects. Today, mood stabilizing drugs are a mainstay treatment for bipolar disorder. Doctors may prescribe … Continue reading →

How Is Depression Diagnosed? Although very common, depression is often ignored or misdiagnosed and left untreated. Such inattention can be life-threatening; major depression, in particular, has a high suiciderate. If you or a loved one have symptoms of depression, seek … Continue reading →