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Does Antidepressant cause mania?
Hi, I was diagnosed to have Social Anxiety Disorder and Depression. I have been taking Antidepressants for 6 years. Some Antidepressant medication causes higher excitement and restlessness for me. My question is; ...... Only bipolar patients will have symptoms of induced mania from antidepressants?.... thank you
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Dr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat
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No, not only Bipolar patients but some of anxiety and depression patients at times can switch into mania
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if you feel excited after taking antidepressants, you need to talk to your treating Psychiatrist about this
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