Why Are Antidepressants Not Prescribed to Treat Bipolar Disorder

question 131

Multiple Choice

Why are antidepressants not prescribed to treat bipolar disorder?

• A)They might increase the number of alternate personalities.
• B)They might worsen the severity of the depressive episode.
• C)They might increase the frequency of hallucinations.
• D)They might trigger a manic episode.

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