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I am 35 years old. I am suffering from BPAD since August 2008. I have episodes April 2009, February 2010, February 2016 and November 2016. I am taking lithium 900 mg/day. After how many years, shall I get rid of this medicine and how? please tell me or explain.
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Bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) is a psychological illness that involves severe mood swings. These mood swings take the form of depression or mania and may last for several months at a time. You can stop this medicine and observe.
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