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. 2003 Jul-Sep;45(3):194–195.

Antidepressant Induced Mania : Is it a risk factor for Antidepressant Abuse?

S Ramesh *,*, Sudhir K Khandelwal
PMCID: PMC2952169  PMID: 21206855

Abstract

Induction of mania is a common occurrence with antidepressant use. A case of antidepressant induced hypomania leading to antidepressant abuse is presented. The clinical implications of antidepressant abuse in bipolar disorder are discussed.

Keywords: Antidepressant abuse, hypomania, bipolar disorder

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