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Can bipolar be connected to epilepsy?


Can bipolar be connected to epilepsy?

Although there are no biological tests which confirm bipolar disorder, tests may be carried out to exclude medical illnesses such as hypo- or hyperthyroidism, metabolic disturbance, a systemic infection or chronic disease, and syphilis or HIV infection. An EEG may be used to exclude epilepsy, and a CT scan of the head to exclude brain lesions. Investigations are not generally repeated for relapse unless there is a specific medical indication.

being bipolar and having been tested for epilepsy and other similar illnesses i can tell you for a fact that there is no connection between the two. doesn't mean though that you can't have both it just means that there is no connection between them.

Some psych drugs can cause seizures. I know at least Abilify does.

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