| The Bipolar Disorder Glossary - D | |
This page covers Dalmane to Dysuria.
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Dalmane - see Flurazepam.
delirium - mental confusion which is usually temporary; disordered speech and hallucinations are often present.
delusion - a belief held despite evidence that it is not true.
dementia - mental deterioration due to organic causes.
Depakene - see Valproic Acid.
depression - an extreme mood of sadness with physical symptoms such as loss of appetite and sleep.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - A not-for-profit organization established to: Educate patients, families, mental health professionals, and the general public concerning the nature and management of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; foster self-help for patients and families; eliminate discrimination and stigma; Improve access to care; advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.
Desipramine - a Tricyclic Antidepressant prescribed primarily for depression; brand names include Norpramin.
Desyrel - see Trazodone.
diagnosis - identification of a disease or disorder. For more, see Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV - a manual of mental disorders and the criteria for diagnosing these disorders which is published by American Psychiatric Association.
Diastat - see Diazepam.
Diazepam - a Benzodiazepine tranquilizer prescribed for anxiety, tension, fatigue, agitation and panic attacks; brand names include Diastat, Valium, Valrelease and Zetran; Diazepam side effects.
diplopia - double vision.
Divalproex Sodium - anticonvulsant prescribed for treatment of the manic phase of bipolar disorder; brand names include Depakote, Epival; for more, see Valproic Acid.
Doxepin Hydrochloride - a Tricyclic Antidepressant prescribed primarily for depression; brand names included Adapin, Sinequan and Zonalon; Doxepin side effects.
DSM IV - see Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Duralith - see Lithium Carbonate.
dysarthria - unclear speech.
dysphagia - difficulty swallowing.
dysphoric - feeling unwell or unhappy.
dystonia - muscle spasms.
dysuria - difficulty urinating
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