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Is Celexa A Good Antidepressant For Bipolar Disorder?
Question: Hi. In your opinion, is Celexa a good antidepressant for Bipolar disorder? I have a wonderful psychiatrist and we've agreed that just my mood stabilizers alone is working. Although lately I've been feeling Alot more of my pain in my back than usual and have been getting more emotional than I have been a month ago. My next appointment with her is in two months. She is amazing because she let's me choose what I feel is good for me. I have some Celexa that I have never taken yet and am wondering if you think that would be OK to start it. I've already taken two
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, there is no evidence that antidepressants are better than placebo for treatment of bipolar depression. The only medications proven in large-scale clinical trials to be better than placebo are mood stabilizers and atypical antipsychotics. So I can't say I entirely agree with this decision.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, there is no evidence that antidepressants are better than placebo for treatment of bipolar depression. The only medications proven in large-scale clinical trials to be better than placebo are mood stabilizers and atypical antipsychotics. So I can't say I entirely agree with this decision.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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