Treatment of borderline personality disorder - Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition having emotional instability, impulsivity, and difficulty maintaining relationships. Medicinel treatment for BPD targets the disorder's symptoms, such as mood swings, depression, anxiety, harming behaviours and impulsivity. 1. Mood Stabilizers : Prescribed to manage mood swings and impulsive behavior. Drugs like Divalproex Sodium (Valproate) and Lamotrigine are commonly used. 2. Antidepressants : SSRIs such as Fluoxetine (Flunil, Prodep) , Sertraline (Daxid, Serlift) , and Escitalopram (Nexito, Cipralex) can help alleviate depressive symptoms and anxiety, which are common in BPD. 3. Antipsychotics : In some cases, atypical antipsychotics like Amisulpride, Olanzapine and Risperidone may be prescribed to manage severe mood instability, paranoid thoughts, or dissociation. 4. Anxiolytics : Medications like Clonazepam and Lorazepam may be used to reduce intense anxiety and panic symptoms, but they are generally prescribed for short-term use due to the risk of dependence. Combining medications with psychotherapy like Dialectical behavior therapy or DBT often provides the best outcomes, helping psychiatric patients with BPD manage their symptoms effectively. Treatment is designed to patient's symptoms. Always consult psychiatrist Dr Shariq Qureshi for personalized treatment of BPD.