Hypomania (No-BPD)

Written by Dr. Leland Heller

QUESTION:

My brother-in-law was told he has hypomania. He hears voices and sometimes acts out what the voices say. He has had a liver transplant and in his 70's There aren't to many meds he can take. What do you think?

DR. HELLER'S ANSWER:

He most likely has more than just hypomania. Medication options are abundant even after a liver transplant. Risperdal would be considered safe, and Tegretol can be taken but the liver tests must be monitored.

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