Are Antidepressants used for Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment?

brigg284 · Newbie Joined: 04 Jan 2005 Posts: 4

My friend has Borderline Personality Disorder. She is 23 years old and she is a very good person but she had a lot of problems in childhood. She goes to doctor regularly and she is better now. Recently she started to use antidepressants. I want to know Are Antidepressants used for Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment?

roldan · Newbie Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Posts: 4

Yes, antidepressants are important part of treatment. Well, medications can't cure BPD, but they can help associated problems, such as depression, impulsivity and anxiety. Medications may include antidepressant, antipsychotic and antianxiety medications. It takes about three months for benefit to appear, compared to the three to six weeks for depression.

Are Antidepressants used for Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment?

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