About Bipolar Disorder: Going Off Meds? Slow Down!

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder As I wrote recently, last month I ran out of an antidepressant after having tapered off another drug that had antidepressant effects. WRONG! Just two days of suddenly being off the second medication caused serious mood issues. Turns out going off an antidepressant too quickly has been shown to cause problems sooner rather than later. Faster Antidepressant Discontinuation, Faster Recurrence of Symptoms A new study found that patients with bipolar disorder, panic disorder and major depressive disorder who stopped taking antidepressants quickly had new episodes sooner than those who discontinued antidepressants over a longer period. How has this affected you in the past? Going Off ALL Meds - My Experience In June 2005 I began tapering off all my medications in order to participate in a clinical study. The first stage wasn't so bad, and the second state happened when I was happy about something else - but the final stage was absolutely miserable. 5 Bad Reasons Not to Take Medications There are more than five bad reasons not to take medications, but this three-part article looks at some of the most common reasons people either refuse to take medications or stop taking them. Stopping Medications Was a Bad Idea Members of the About Bipolar Disorder forum tell of bad experiences with stopping meds. Problems include the return of mania or depression, severe mood changes, feeling suicidal or winding up in the hospital. Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Bipolar 2 Disorder Bi Polar Symptoms Mania Depression Mania Disorder Featured Articles Bipolar Disorder Medications Overview Just What Is a Drug? Generic Drugs - Friend or Foe? Hot Weather and Your Meds About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! 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 I feel like I'm drowning Recently diagnosed - will it always be this way? How to deal in a relationship? Advertisement