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Mood swings refer to sudden, exaggerated changes in an individual's long-lasting emotional state. In MS, mood swings may lead to sudden outbursts of anger and aggressive behaviour in reaction to relatively minor irritation. Some people also become very "high" or "manic", with a euphoric mood.
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What we've learned
Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Mood swings
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bupropion | 8 | 0% |  |
| Fluoxetine | 8 | 0% | |
| Escitalopram | 6 | 0% | |
| Sertraline | 5 | 0% | |
| Clonazepam | 4 | 0% | |
| Lamotrigine | 4 | 0% | |
| Lithium Carbonate | 4 | 0% | |
| Venlafaxine | 4 | 0% | |
| Evening Primrose Oil | 3 | 0% | |
| Quetiapine | 3 | 0% | |
| Valproic Acid | 3 | 0% | |
| Oxcarbazepine | 2 | 0% | |
| Premarin | 2 | 0% | |
| Amitriptyline | 1 | 0% | |
| Cannabis | 1 | 0% | |
| Carbamazepine | 1 | 0% | |
| Citalopram | 1 | 0% | |
| Duloxetine | 1 | 0% | |
| Estrogen and Progestin | 1 | 0% | |
| Gabapentin | 1 | 0% | |
| Handicapped parking permit | 1 | 0% | |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 1 | 0% | |
| Lorazepam | 1 | 0% | |
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | 1 | 0% | |
| MRI | 1 | 0% | |
| Nortriptyline | 1 | 0% | |
| Omega Fatty Acids | 1 | 0% | |
| Paliperidone | 1 | 0% | |
| Progesterone | 1 | 0% | |
| Risperidone | 1 | 0% | |
| Testosterone | 1 | 0% | |
| Topiramate | 1 | 0% | |
| Tyrosine Spray | 1 | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 1 | 0% | |
| Zonisamide | 1 | 0% | |