Hi there,my son(19) is on venlor 150 mg,epitec 200 mg for 5 years.He recently went on a camping trip for 6 weeks and stop his meds completely.His back now, looking happen,although irritated sometimes!(psychiatrists diagnose him as bi polar in 2009).My question is must I motivate him to go back on the meds,or can he manage his depression without tabletts?Thank you Elana
HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor I can understand your situation. I appreciate your effort to seek online support. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression. It needs long term treatment so that these episodes doe snot occur. Vendor contains venlafaxine which is an SARI antidepressant and edited contains Aborigine which is a mood stabilizer. I advise you to start treatment as soon as possible. Consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management of the current episode.  Hope it helps Good luckRegards