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What causes maniac and depression mood for months?
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I have been having manic and deppressing moods for Months and I keep asking my Dr over and over if she think I am Bipolar and she just says oh no and puts me on wellbutrin 100 mg.  I actually have people even my own mother ask me why I am so angry and people ask what I am on, they say it is like I am on some kind of speed. I have NEVER taken any illegal drug in my life. What should I do ? I feel as if my insides are screaming. And I cant take it anymore !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hello,Bipolar disorder responds greatly to sodium valporate 250mg twice a day and build upto 1500-200mg daily dosage ( as required by the patient to remain stable). Quetiapine is also a mood stabilizer but the dosage you are taking is very low. It should be increased upto 300-500mg or more (till 900mg) for effective response.One should also get some basis blood tests- liver, kidney function tests, blood counts, TSH, Sr. Calcium and lipid profile. It is good to monitor weight- as all of these drug increase appetite. Do follow a healthy dietary regimn from the start to remain healthy.Dont worry, you will surely get better with proper meds and correct dosage.Wish you good luck.Dr. Manisha GopalMD Neuropsychiatry