Medications
Medications used in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are typically used to keep symptoms under control rather than treating any underlying cause of the disorder. Typically, medications should be used as adjunct treatment in combination with individual and group therapy techniques.
The most effective pharmacological treatments of BPD are mood stabilizers and antipsychotic medications. These are used to treat aggression and affect-related issues. NOTE: Neither the use of medications nor psychotherapy removes the underlying personality disorder. The combination of pharmacological and traditional talk-based therapies are critical to the effective treatment of BPD. |
For more information about treatment approaches, please consult the following information:
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