In a study of patients with depression, nearly 1 in 5 people who had been on more than one medication for depression and still experienced symptoms screened positive for a different medical condition that included depression as a main symptom. You may be experiencing the same thing.

If you've been on more than one antidepressant and still feel depressed, it's possible you may have a different medical condition called bipolar depression. Talk to your healthcare provider about how you feel.

The following questions may help you start a conversation with your healthcare provider about symptoms you may be experiencing. He or she will have additional questions about your symptoms and medical history to help make an accurate diagnosis.

Talk to your healthcare provider and explain that you still feel depressed. Be sure to ask if you could have bipolar depression. He or she may reconsider your treatment options.

Note to Healthcare Provider:
These questions are not designed to be a stand-alone diagnostic tool. The list is intended to serve as one of several factors you consider in assessing your patient's condition.

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