Why bipolar patients don't take their meds

(University of East Anglia) New research shows that people with bipolar disorder may not take their medication because of side effects, fear of addiction and a preference for alternative treatment.Nearly half of people with bipolar disorder do not take their medication as prescribed leading to relapse, hospitalisation, and increased risk of suicide.The new study reveals six key factors that stop people taking their medication as prescribed.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news