Mood stabilizer

2024-12-18 12:32:46
I have been prescribed lithium and divalproex sodium in the morning by my doctor for bipolar 2. Do I have to take those together or should there be a time gap between the two
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After knowing your problem both these drugs are mood stabilizers and normally for mild cases we donot prescribe Lithium due to undue side-effects. Depends on your severity treatment decided. So should be evaluate accordingly.
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Consult online or face to face to Psychiatrist for further evaluation.

Answered2024-12-28 08:32:05

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Hi ... Two medication are not prescribed at a time. Reason for that needs to be elevated.  Plz consult a psychiatrist for second opinion.

Answered2024-12-19 04:02:07

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Usually both medicines are not prescribed at first instance. Taking any of the above in adequate doses might suffice.
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consult online for further evaluation and management

Answered2024-12-18 15:55:40

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If both are prescribed by psychiatrist u can take together as prescribed
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Discuss with your doctor who prescribed it

Answered2024-12-19 11:33:26

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Various parameters need to be evaluated. Total duration of the illness, present episode - manic or depressive, also severity and stage of the illness- acute or under remission. Since how long have you been on treatment or is this the 1st prescription. Also details of the dosage and indications to start 2 mood stabilisers need evaluation. Ideally if it’s the not severe/ no cross over of medications/ non response to medication etc, it’s recommended to start with one drug and titrate the dose or maximum for adequate period before shifting or adding new drug.
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Consider a second opinion for diagnosis and treatment Consult a psychiatrist.

Answered2024-12-18 16:57:06

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