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Is Bipolar Type 2 Curable?
bipolar type 2 can be cure?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Hi,
Bipolar disorder, both type 1 and 2 are amenable to treatment. A person with bipolar will need to continue the mood stabilisers (valproate, lithium, etc) in order to prevent the emergence of a hypomanic/ manic / or depressive episode.
Most of the cases of bipolar disorder need treatment for life time. As a rule, if a person remains symptom free for 4-5 years, a trial to taper the medicines can be considered. If there is re-emergence, the medicines will have to be continued.
I do hope that I was able to help you with your query.
Best wishes,
Dr. Sunil Gupta
Bipolar disorder, both type 1 and 2 are amenable to treatment. A person with bipolar will need to continue the mood stabilisers (valproate, lithium, etc) in order to prevent the emergence of a hypomanic/ manic / or depressive episode.
Most of the cases of bipolar disorder need treatment for life time. As a rule, if a person remains symptom free for 4-5 years, a trial to taper the medicines can be considered. If there is re-emergence, the medicines will have to be continued.
I do hope that I was able to help you with your query.
Best wishes,
Dr. Sunil Gupta
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