What should I discuss with my doctor about my bipolar medications?

Once you know and consistently take the prescribed medications for bipolar disorder, you may want to have some discussions with your medical provider about the effectiveness and side effects. Some side effects are more problematic for some people than for others; for example, whereas one person may be okay with weight gain, others may find it intolerable. On a regular basis (annually or every six months), talk to your healthcare provider about the drugs you're taking.

At these intervals, discuss side effects, effectiveness of symptom reduction, or any changes in your behaviors. Also ask about any new scientific information on the effectiveness of the drug or any new side effects or risks that have been discovered. You may want to try new drugs that have come onto the market to see if they work better for you.

However, you may want to stick with the medication that works for you rather than risk episodes or new side effects by trying something new.

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