• What happens when you skip bipolar medications?

I was diagnosed with bipolar three years ago, and I have been taking medications as directed. I have experienced some side effects, but nothing too severe. But, I'm just curious, what would happen if I forget to take my medications?

3 Answers

  • Psychiatrist
  • Woodland Hills, CA

IF you are having side effects, you should discuss this with your doctor, as the meidcation can be adjusted to eliminate the side effects. Usually, there is not a serious side effect if you forget to take your medication one time but if this is done on a consistent basis, your original symptoms would be expected to return. Abruptly stopping certain types of medication can bring about serious withdrawal symptoms

  • Psychiatrist
  • New York, New York

Depression if type 1 mania, type 2 hypomania.

  • Psychiatrist
  • Bullhead City, AZ

If you don’t take your medicine every day, you may have emerging symptoms of depression or mania and put yourself at risk of recurrence of depression or manic episode. 

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