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Antidepressants will not help in controlling his manic symptoms. Antidepressant are activating drug and they might cause manic symptoms in Bipolar illness. He needs a mood stabilizer which will prevent further episode of depression or mania. If antidepressant are given they should be given with antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
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Contact nearby neuropsychiatric clinic as soon as possible. You cant contact me for further help.
Answered2018-04-26 05:43:38
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