Suicide risk and treatments for patients with bipolar disorder

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People with bipolar disorder who take Depakote may be more likely to attempt suicide than people who take lithium, according to a study published in 2003. Depakote is an anticonvulsant that can be effective in treating manic symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is the medical term for manic-depression.

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A 28-Year-Old Woman With Panic Disorder

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The causes, diagnosis, and treatment of panic disorder is reviewed. Panic disorder is extreme anxiety that is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, chest pain, difficulty breathing, trembling, sweating, and a feeling of doom.

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A 25-Year-Old Woman With Bipolar Disorder

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The treatment of bipolar disorder is discussed, using the case of a 25-year-old woman. Bipolar disorder is the medical term for manic-depression, in which periods of depression alternate with periods of extreme excitability.

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