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How Can Mood Swings Be Treated While Suffering From Bipolar Disorder?

I have been on keppra for a few years now. It helps with my seizures but I seem to have no motivation and my moods and behaviors are out of the roof. What do I need to do in order to get and receive the help I need. I m also a patient with bipolar disorder high anxiety with 2 types of anxiety personality disorders. I have also noticed such weight gain and in need of help.
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It can be treated with mood stabilizers like sodium valproate and lithium.It has to be accompanied by antipsychotics to combat problematic behavior.

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How Can Mood Swings Be Treated While Suffering From Bipolar Disorder?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It can be treated with mood stabilizers like sodium valproate and lithium.It has to be accompanied by antipsychotics to combat problematic behavior. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.