About Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar and High Blood Pressure

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder I've heard a lot about Peter Breggin but never actually read a piece by him all the way through. I wasn't too impressed, as you'll see below. Farther down, a follow-up on last week's Bipolar Depression Challenge, and information people have been seeking about some commonly prescribed medications. Study: BP Patients at Risk for Hypertension I've been taking medication for high blood pressure for years. Did having bipolar disorder cause it? Indirectly, maybe. Take a look at what this small study had to say. Thoughts on a Peter Breggin Blog Dr. Peter Breggin is well-known for attacking the use of psychiatric medication. While his blog that I read today has a few grains of truth in it, for the most part I found it to be full of inflated scare tactics. See what you think. Extrapyramidal Side Effects Dr. Breggin writes about a woman who depended on a very old prescription from a doctor she was no longer seeing. Why not to do this? One reason is the potential for extrapyramidal side effects from long-term use of some psychiatric drugs. Bipolar Depression Challenge Continues Last week I extended a challenge to my readers who are depressed to take the first steps toward resuming activity despite the depression. Well, I didn't do too well myself. If you haven't joined in, please read the original blog or click the link above to take part in the conversation or report how you're doing. Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Bi Polar Disease Mania Disorder Bipolar Chat Room Bipolar 2 Disorder Featured Articles Clozaril / Clozapine Side Effects Clozaril / Clozapine Black Box Warnings Topamax / Topiramate Side Effects Nortriptyline Side Effects About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   What We're Talking About Angry at my doctor! I'm in a slump Need help and don't know where to go Advertisement