August 10th, 2010 
admin Amber says: “What drives me nuts is that no one ever says how medication can interact with alcohol. I know that they can interact, some more than others, but I would like specifics so that I can make an informed decisions as to whether or not I’ll have a couple of glasses of wine. Self-medicating [...]
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Comments Off August 7th, 2009 admin There are still quite a few people who simply do not believe that drinking alcohol while taking medication used to treat bipolar disorder is a very big mistake that can have dire consequences. I’d like to provide proof that it should be avoided in the hopes that it will help others to better manage their [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, Featured, My Personal Experiences, NOS Tags: about, alcohol, all, bipolar, disorder, effects, health, illness, interaction, medication, mental, treatment No Comments » May 1st, 2009 admin If you have bipolar disorder, there are a few things that you should know to manage your treatment and make it more effective. Likewise, there are things that you should not do. The use of alcohol or drugs can and will affect the success of your treatment. Alcohol and drugs affects your judgement and your [...]
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