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How to handle fatigue related to medication?

My 19-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Her medication is making her feel extremely fatigued. How to handle fatigue related to medication?

3 Answers

Please ensure at least 3 liters of water intake on a daily basis as well as regular physical exercise and sleep hygiene.
Tell the doctor or therapist and have them change the medication. If they eventually don’t, you need to find another therapist and doctor
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https://www.healthyplace.com/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-medications/side-effects-of-bipolar-medication-and-how-to-treat-them