- Apr 25, 2007
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I was wondering if Narcotic pain medication when taken over several years time can contribute to or cause Manic-Depression? My mother has exhibited signs of Bi-Polar disorder for the past four years or so. She has taken pain meds for chronic pain for the past 17 years. I believe she really needs the meds to function, but not if they are adversely affecting her mental health! Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. It should be noted that mental illness does run on her side of our extended family. She had a mentally ill aunt who committed suicide several decades ago.