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How Can Bipolar Disorder Along With Depression Be Treated?

I have bipolar 2 and have been in a very deep dark depression for a long while now. am taking 300 mg. Wellbutrin and 50 mg. Seroquel can Seroquel make the depression worse? I have been on a waiting list to talk to a psychiatrist for over 6 months....its very frustrating and my mood is having a huge impact on my daily life.
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Hello,

In my opinion, it is very important to rule out thyroid dysfunction also rule out low hemoglobin levels. Very important to change Wellbutrin to escitalopram and check how depression is improving make sure adequate diet, exercise.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Gayathri
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How Can Bipolar Disorder Along With Depression Be Treated?

Hello, In my opinion, it is very important to rule out thyroid dysfunction also rule out low hemoglobin levels. Very important to change Wellbutrin to escitalopram and check how depression is improving make sure adequate diet, exercise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gayathri