Recently I was reading an article for one of my classes on breast cancer. Apparantly studies have been done to show that there is a breast cancer drug that may be able to treat bipoloar disorder. Tests were done and they showed that people who took the drug for at least three weeks experienced a significan decrease in their bipolar symptoms. Although this is a good thing for people who are currently experiencing bipolar disorder, there are a few concerns that doctors have. One concern is that it is going to take a long period of time and much testing to determine the long term side effects. The reason for this concern is that the drug used to treat breast cancer works for a short term issue or within five years. Bipolar disorder is not a short term disorder however. Scientists are conducting a new study which involves 66 men and women with bipolar disorder. They were each assigned to take 40 to 80 milligrams of the drug per day for up to three weeks. Out of 66, 50 patients completed the study. At the end of the test, 48% of people taking the drug stated there was a drastic decrease in their mania scores. Mania is a state that individuals with bipolar disorder undergo.
I thought this was pretty interesting because I actually have a friend from home who has bipolar disorder and if there is hope for him to change that would be amazing!! I love him and all, but when he goes into his state of mania, he is crazy and I can't take it!! I think that if there is a cure for bipolar disorder that would make life a lot easier for many people. Not only for people who are victims of the disorder, but also for the people who love and support them.
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That is interesting, i never heard thate before
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