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[|Human|] my boyfriend is bipolar and is currently taking paxil and rispidone and trazadone daily. he still suffers depression and anxiety. he sleeps almost all the time and lacks interest . i ve urged him to speak with his doctor about trying a new medication. any suggestions? he also attempted suicide 3 years ago and is in recovery from drug addiction. he has been sober for 3 years as well.
[|AI|]  Hi, If he starts a mood stabilizer like valproate or lithium, it will help keep the bipolar disorder under control, by preventing mood swings. It will also enable his doctor to decrease the dose of other medicines, reducing sedation and other side effects. In fact, mood stabilizers are the first line of treatment for bipolar disorders. Please discuss this option with his doctor. Hope this helps him. Best wishes.