The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care.
Sort by:
Reviews for Symbyax to treat Bipolar Disorder
Anonymous user said:
User Rating:
8.0
The first couple of weeks I was flying high on this medicine. The high does eventually come down, but overall I am able to function much better in my everyday life. The weight gain is an issue. If I wasn't a pretty lean person already the weight would be an issue. Thankfully the weight gain has been good for me. The only thing is, I wish, the sweet cravings are unbearable at times. I could eat two pints of ice cream in a sitting--I know scary.
For now, the medicine is working. I am not a big on medicine but I would have to say it is doing the job.
Good luck to anyone who is skeptical, as I was at one time. But if life can me a little better, why not?
0 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I was on this for several months and my mentality improved 100%. I have not felt so good in years. I was absolutely amazed by this medicine.
I am only giving it a 7 for the simple fact that not only did it cause weight gain, but my ankles and fingers stayed swollen and was painful. I tried taking Lasix to get rid of the swelling, but it just never worked. I really hated to come off this medicine.
2 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
I tried several medicines before finding success with this one. My depression and mood swings are under control, and life is manageable. My friends and family tell me that I'm much more enjoyable to be around now. I feel that this medicine saved my life. The only negative effect it has is that I'm hungrier and have gained some weight. I've just had to make adjustments in my diet to eat healthy, but this is a good thing for my overall health too. I feel so great on this medicine that the negative effect is worth it.
5 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
Only ten days and I am a new man. I have had zero weight gain. I don't eat everything I see. Racing thoughts are gone. I feel super light. I have energy like never before. I don't procrastinate simple tasks. I don't snap at people. I am way more active and do things that I want. I don't do anything self destructive. Anxiety gone. I am 28 and I didn't have a clue I was bipolar till 8 months ago. I feel like I just woke up and everyone around me can't believe how extremely different I am. I love my new life. I take this with Lithobid. Did I mention how awesome life is.
7 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
THIS MEDICINE WORKED FOR ME EXCEPT THE SIDE EFFECT OF SWELLING FEET AND ANKLES, AND PAIN IN THE ANKLES. I STOPPED THE MEDICINE ON MY OWN DUE TO THE SWELLING.
2 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
Have used it off and on for 2 years now. It works wonderfully, and improvement is usually shown immediately. However, it affects my blood sugar immensely and I usually have to quit taking it. If I don't eat constantly I get very sick and shaky because of low blood sugar and because I have to eat constantly I gain weight. The medicine itself works great, it would just be nice to not have to sacrifice feeling well physically for mentally.
5 user(s) found this comment helpful. Did you?YesNo
cowanj2002 said: 
