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20 Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder

3

Tests

3	Medical Procedures

13	Prescribed Medications

1	Over the Counter Medications

Overview

Individuals with borderline personality disorder seek psychiatric help and hospitalization at a much higher rate than people with other personality disorders, probably due to their fear of abandonment and their need to seek idealized interpersonal relationships. These patients r...[read article]

Tests for Borderline Personality Disorder

1. Psychologic Evaluation and Testing Psychological tests are written, visual, or verbal evaluations administered to assess the cognitive and emotional functioning of children and adults. More
2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
3. Personality Tests
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Medical Procedures for Borderline Personality Disorder

1. Individual Psychotherapy The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means. More
2. Group Psychotherapy Group therapy is a form of psychosocial treatment where a small group of patients meet regularly to talk, interact, and discuss problems with each other and the gro... More
3. Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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Prescribed Medications for Borderline Personality Disorder

1. sertraline(Zoloft ) SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual ... More
2. fluoxetine(Prozac , others...) Close FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression... More
3. paroxetine(Paxil , others...) Close PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic... More
4. lithium(Eskalith , others...) Close LITHIUM (LITH ee um) is used to prevent and treat the manic episodes caused by manic-depressive illness. More
5. venlafaxine(Effexor , Effexor XR) VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder. More
6. olanzapine(Zyprexa , Zyprexa Zydis) OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression. More
7. naltrexone(ReVia ) NALTREXONE (nal TREX one) helps you to remain free of your dependence on opiate drugs or alcohol. It blocks the 'high' that these substances can give you.... More
8. risperidone(Risperdal , others...) Close RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism. More
9. mirtazapine(Remeron , Remeron SolTab) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
10. quetiapine(Seroquel , Seroquel XR) QUETIAPINE (kwe TYE a peen) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. More
11. fluvoxamine(Luvox , Luvox CR) FLUVOXAMINE (floo VOX a meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. More
12. valproic acid(Depakene , others...) Close VALPROIC ACID (val PROE ik AS id) is used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. More
13. nefazodone(Serzone ) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
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Over the Counter Medications for Borderline Personality Disorder

1. mirtazapine This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
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