Tricyclic Antidepressants for Bipolar Disorder
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Older tricyclic antidepressants may be more likely to trigger a manic episode
or rapid cycling than other depression drugs. They are prescribed with mood
stabilizers to minimize this chance.
They include:
Tricyclic antidepressants work by increasing levels of the mood chemicals
serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. However, because they increase the
risk of mania or rapid cycling -- as well as heart problems if you take heart
medication -- these drugs are not always recommended for bipolar disorder.
continue: Maintenance Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
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