Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 13)

How do I dose out my prescriptions with Xanax and Adderall?

I have been taking Xanax, escitalopram and lamotrigine for years. Just started taking Adderall and I stopped taking the escitalopram and lamotrigine. Not sure if this is a good idea.

Can a Seroquel 300mg be cut in half?

Depression - how long does it take for depakote to start working?

my doctor had just put me on depakote and i was wondering how long does it take to come in affect to where i will notice a difference?

Klonopin and how much is too much?

i was given Klonopin to take as PRN and want to make sure that I don't take too much and then get called suicidal due to high emotinal state. So how much is too much? I have taken up to 3mg at one time with no problem. But only supposed to take .5mg at bedtime if needed but with stress going on in... read more

Will taking phentermine cause me to become extremely irritable and have explosive mood swings?

I have been taking phentermine for going on 3 months now. I was really happy at first because I was losing weight, but now nothing seems to make me happy anymore. I have a bad attitude all of the time, I feel like everyone makes me mad. Please help. Should I stop taking the phentermine all together... read more

Lamictal = Tiredness?

Since I started taking Lamictal I have been so tired that I am unable to function some days. I also have been losing my balance. Does this happen to anyone else? Thanks

Abilify 2mg to 5mg, making me shake bad?

i have been on abilify for 2 weeks, 2 mg. my doc wanted to me up my dose to 5 mg last night.. been shaking and tired all day. Had a bipolar breakdown in the first time in two weeks earlier.. It seems the 2 mg works great, but the 5 doesn't.. I am a little person, only weigh 105, and 5'7... anyone... read more

Does abilify help with focus?

I was prescribed abilify in a very low dose, so my doctor said. I filled the prescription and never took it. I have some memory issues as a result of a mild aneurism. I didn't argue about schizophrenia diagnosis though i don't agree. I have been dealing with depression almost my entire life. My... read more

Latuda with Depakote?

I'm dropping the lithium, Luvox and Risperdal but keeping the Depakote to go with the Latuda. I'm cautious because Depakote really drains the color out of life for me. Will adding Latuda combat this or enhance it?

Anxiety attack as a result of starting Prednisone and Albuterol for my asthma?

I have had asthma all my life, and came off my inhaler 10 years ago. Yesterday, I saw the doctor for asthma, and he put me back on an inhaler (Albuterol, 2 puffs every 4 hours), as well as Prednisone 15mg/twice per day. I am also taking Concerta 54mg, Lexapro 20mg, Claritin, Singulair 10mg,... read more

Taking abilifily I cant sleep normal??

I just started taking abilify recently and now i feel like i cant sleep is this normal??? its 5 am and i feel not tired why?

Restarting lithium?

I was on lithium and got off of it for a month to try a new medicine that just didn't work. So I am now being put back on it. I was just wondering if anyone else has had to restart lithium and how long did it take to start working the second time? If you have restarted lithium did you develop any... read more

Lithium - What time of day do you take it to avoid the most side effects?

Can taking lithium give me a bad odor from my vagina?

Hi there after 2 yrs on Zoloft I switched to Lexapro .. Fine for two weeks then bang ... Panic ,?

... depression , panic, anxiety, crying heaps etc . Go advised me to switch back so I did , 5 days ago . I still feel awful . Anyone done this and how long does it last !! I'm Also on Epilim ( sodium valproate) for Bipolar 2