Posted by lucie lu on July 24, 2008, at 19:10:32
In reply to Re: Does SSRI's CAUSE BIPOLAR SYPTOM OR SHOWS YOU HAVE, posted by Looney Tunes on July 24, 2008, at 13:47:52
This is actually not so rare. I can't take SSRIs for that reason, and at most my diagnosis would be bipolar II. Same with my daughter, and also with another friend who is bipolar. My p-doc will not prescribe SSRIs to anyone with any sort of bipolar traits or tendencies, and he's very careful with that. He says it happens a lot. If not outright mania or hypomania, it can cause rapid mood cycling or at least mood instability in susceptible individuals.Philippa's suggestion is also a good one - to post this on the meds board. You'll get a wider range of responses there.
Best, Lucie
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