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Prescribed pristiq 50mg & lamictal 25. I'm newly diagnosed as bipolar 2. Scared of what to expect?
Hi everyone. I'm new here. Was actually searching for some information but I thought i would ask my own question. I went to see a psychiatrist yesterday based on a recommendation from my therapist who has been for months entertaining the idea that I have bipolar 2.first psychiatrist I saw... read more
How is the correlation between Latuda and ones sex drive?
I have just started taking Latuda. I am not too nervous about side effects because I hear many positive things about Latuda and about its side effects. However, I do have a concern of the correlation between Latuda and my sex drive because I have seen a couple of comments about Latuda diminishing... read more
Cymbalta vs Effexor for energy??
Cymbalta makes me so exhausted. Would Effexor do the same? Has anyone switched from Cymbalta to Effexor with any success?
Does carbamazepine make you sleepy? I need some sleep?
Does CARBAMAZEPINE PUT YOU TO SLEEP? I NEED TO SLEEP, I HAVEN'T BEEN SLEEPING FOR 4 NIGHTS. I AM BIPOLAR AND IT WAS PRESCRIBED TO ME BY MY PSYCHIATRIST. I ONLY USED IT ONCE BECAUSE I CAN'T CONTROL MY MOVEMENT. I WAS WALKING FROM MY PATIO TO MY LIVING ROOM AND I KEPT ON WALKING UNTIL I WAS SLAMMED... read more
How long before of after eating should I take latuda?
I was recently put on latuda. It work ok when i was in the hopstial and didnt notice getting upset stomach but now that im restarting the med i have notice this. I have tried taking it before and after. Maybe i need to wait a certain time or im i not eating enough.
Can I take tramadol with these antidepressants?
I'm on cymbalta, buspar, and seroquel. Can I take tramadol?
Vraylar - Is it good to take this med at night?
Once I was on this med a week I became very anxious and restless. I decided to switch it to taking it at night. Can this help the restlessness?
Can Zyprexa / olanzapine cause hyper anxiety and or restlessness?
My friend is taking this med and has not been herself since she has started taking it. Her anxiety is and has been off of the wall and she has not been able to organize a thought. This was NOT happening before she was introduced to it. She was anxious when she was first hospitalized but now her... read more
What time is best to take quetiapine xr thru the day?
I took it for the first time last night at 8 and they said it will help me be motivated throughout the day. They also quetiapine regular for sleep and you take both at bedtime. I woke up at 6am tried to cook but laid down and slept all day until 6 pm. They said it may take 5 or 6 hours to activate.... read more
Lamictal caused excessive weight gain how do I lose it?
I started lamictal a bit over a year ago and now I’m at 350 XR and since I started I have gained over 100 pounds. I have improved my diet and increased my exercise since I started and the only thing that changed over the year was the addition of lamictal. I know “it doesn’t cause weight gain” and “i... read more
Abilify - How long before vomiting goes away?
I've only been on this medication for 2 days and am already tired of the vomiting. Will this subside and any tips to deal with this inconvience?
How long does Risperdal withdrawal last?
I started taking 1 mg of Risperdal on December 3rd. Stupidly, I didn't do research on it before taking it and found some scary things that made me want to get off it. So on December 8th I called my psychiatrist and he said to take 0.5mg for the next 3 nights and then stop taking it. My last day... read more
How fast do you lose weight after stopping Zyprexa?
I was taking Zyprexa for 6 months and gained a lot of weight. I’m now stopping the medication safely with a psychiatrist and I was wondering how fast you lose the weight you gained?
Vraylar - Nervous to try this for my anxiety and depression?
I have been on Prozac for 5 years for anxiety (my main issue) and depression but it stopped working for me. I've tried Lamictal and a few other antidepressants and anti anxiety medications that have not helped. My sychiatrist prescribed Vraylar and I am nervous to try it. I do not feel I am bipolar... read more
Does Jardiance cause severe mood swings?
My husband started taking Jardiance and he has become very moody, irritable, and aggressive. He is becomes very agitated at the simplest things. I'm not even able to ask him a question without him getting irate with me.
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