Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 20)

Unopened lidocaine patches. How long after expiry are they still effective?

The patches have been stored in a cool dark place. I want to use these large patches on my lower back for a temporary pain.

Topiramate - How long does it take to work?

My doctor gave me Topamax for bipolar depression, but I have real bad anxiety already and I’m terrified to take meds cause of side effects. I’ve heard a lot of good things about these meds so I want to give it a try but I’m curious to know how long it take for them to work? Will I start to feel a di... read more

Has anyone lost weight when they stopped lithium?

I gained 20 kg since starting lithium 3 years ago. I also take lamitrogine and Abilify. I hope to be able to go off my medicines in 6 months or so and wonder if my weight will fall off once I do.

My Adderall 20mg XR is causing severr muscle pain, headaches, and mood swings.

Should I tell my doctor? I've been taking Adderall 20 mg XR for over 2 months now, and I just don't like what it's doing for me. Severe pain, moody, and I seem overwhelmed more now. I really want to try Vyvanse.

Having blurry vision on Lamictal. Does it go away?

My doctor started me on Lamictal as a mood stabilizer after I started having some issues with topamax. Literally after 2 doses, I started to notice my vision was getting blurry. I called the pharmacy and was told that after being on the medication for 2 weeks, this very common side effect goes... read more

Lithium - Has anyone experience foul smelling or odor in urine with this medication?

I have been taking lithium 900mg total daily for almost a year now and one of the first things I noticed was strong, even foul smelling urine that was slightly cloudy. I read reviews and no one really talks about this. I was wondering if this was a normal symptom. Took labs and my lithium levels... read more

Lamotrigine - How long does it take for Lamictal to fully work?

Been diagnosed Bipolar 1 after 6 months extreme mania/hallucinations/psychosis. Taking 125mg Depakote/ 150mg Lamictal/ 40mg Celexa. I titrated down on the depakote from 250mg and titrated up on Lamictal 25mg/50mg/100mg now 150mg. I have been on this coctail for 20 days now and feel worse than ever.... read more

What is the best medicine for bipolar that does not cause weight gain?

I was put on mirtazapine 30 mg and gained 40 pounds in three months

Lamictal - Does this work for anxiety? What dose?

Does Lamictal help ADHD/ADD?

Just wondering is all.

What drug can I take instead of quetiapine?

I find the drug quetiapine very helpful at stabilising my mood. However I have gained so much weight on this drug I was wondering if there are any alternatives I could try.

Bipolar, medication, libido and recreational drugs?

I am bipolar type 2 and don't like being highly medicated. I'd rather just take something for anxiety if I could get away with it. My question is what recreational drugs are blocked by bipolar medications such as Abilify (antipsychotic), lamotrigine (anticonvulsant) and clonazepam (antianxiety)?... read more

Transitioning to new psychiatrist?

I am diagnosed with ADHD & bipolar. back in March my case was closed at the clinic I was receiving services & ever since then I been having trouble establishing new services especially for my ADHD. I used to be on Adderall specifically 20mg 3 times a day. I have & was fortunate to find a... read more

Quetiapine/ Seroquel qQuestion?

I’ve only been talking this drug for three days but I’ve been talking much louder than usual, almost yelling to people sitting right next to me. I don’t have hearing problems. Has anyone else experienced this?

Lamictal - Dosage for people for different things?

I realize everyone takes Different doses of this medication for different reasons but one thing I don’t understand. What I don’t understand is for these seizures one can take 600 mgs and one can take 25 mgs and then there is my doctor that says you need 100 two times a day. I’m so confused. I was on... read more