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Bipolar 2 diagnosis
I had a manic episode in September. The doc prescribed me divalproex sodium, amisulpride and lorazepam sos. Then in October, i relapsed because i had not taken medicine timely. The doc prescribed me the same medication with a higher dose. In November I relapsed again, the doc added risperidone and lithium along with divalproex sodium and amisulpride. Now I'm continuing the same dose. In the morning I have to take divalproex sodium and lithium. Also, in the night I have to take lithium, divalproex, amisulpride, risperidone and THP. So whole taking divalproex and lithium, should I take them together or i should keep a time gap between the two?
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Dr. Nidhi Marvania Raja
Psychiatrist
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
You can take the medications together. You need regular dosages of medications and compliance should be assured. The episode you are describing is a single episode which is not resolved yet increasing in symptoms in phasing manner due to various triggers.
Bipolar disorder has a very good prognosis with timely and appropriate management.
If the medications are working for you, the dosages aren’t producing any side effects, you can continue the drugs as prescribed by your consulting doctor.
Drugs may be reduced during the maintenance phase of your treatment.
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You should reach out to your consulting psychiatrist in case of any worsening of symptoms or side effects of the medications.
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Dr. Suneet Upadhyaya
Neuropsychiatrist
23 yrs exp
Jaipur
You can take them together, no time gap is needed. You are taking too many medicines which are not usually required. Normally two to three medicines are enough for most psychiatric illnesses including mania. You may consult me online through my Google page or Facebook page for decreasing medicines... Dr Suneet upadhyaya from Jaipur
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Dr. Arpita Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take as prescribed but under guidance of doctor
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