Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 22)

Does Abilify cause weight gain?

Does cannabis affect bipolar?

What helps with mental health issues?

Helps with mental health issues anxiety schizophrenia bipolar anger suicidal

Lamotrigine side effects - does anyone feel like this?

This medication feels like it’s making me crazy. I haven’t felt right since taking it twice day. I’m exhausted I don’t sleep at night I’m very shaky I feel like I can’t breath and lots of other side effects. And my eyes are worse does anyone else feel like this?

Depakote and insomnia?

i was on lithium for over 25 years then started having some bad kdney labs, doctor weined me off the lithium and i began to take depakote. As for the bipolar issue I seem to be allright, however, I I CANNOT sleep--any help?

Whats the strongest and best medication for ADHD and Bipolar?

Whats the strongest and best medication for ADHD and Bipolar? If it is really bad. On high dosage of Concerta, Methylphenidate, Oxcarbazepine, and more

What is the best way to ween off Geodon?

My psychiatrist put me on Lexapro and is lowering my Geodon 40mg every 5 days so far so good. I used to take 320mg a day now I am down to 280mg my head is feeling more clearer and the anxiety and depression are going. My last psychiatrist just put me on Zyprexa and weened me off the Geodon. I had... read more

Does Synthroid cause Depression and major mood swings?

I have been on synthroid for about 2 1/2 months. They started me out at .25, and I was super energetic, had insomnia, and gained weight. Then they upped my dosage (a month ago) to .50-my thyroid levels are normal now BUT I have had major problems with depression, and irritibility, and mood swings.... read more

Does Lamictal XR work the same for bipolar as Lamictal?

How long does Lamotrigine take to begin working? (sorry if this is duplicated, I lost my first?

... question) I've been diagnosed with bi polar disorder and started with 25 mg for one week and am now on my second day of 50 mg. I feel more jittery or feverish with no fever and can not sleep. I also have moments of feeling detached and manic. Is this about right?

Are these Lamictal side effects - Sometimes I feel like I'm in a fog and walk around like a zombie?

Hey, I am diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder, depression and general anxiety. I've been taking seroquel and lamictal for about 3 years now and just within the last year have been taking paxil. The medicine has greatly helped my anxiety and depression but i believe its stablizing my moods too much.... read more

What is the risk of developing diabetes from Seroquel?

I would like to know the percentage of people who have increased risk of developing diabetes related to taking Seroquel. I am being tested for this since developing symptoms of this illness and have heard that this is common with this medication.

Have any women had any problems with heavy menstrual bleeding while on lexapro?

I have noticed that about an hour after I take Lexapro my menstrual bleeding becomes quite heavy and the cramping becomes more intense.

Can a change in lithium dosage cause a late period?

I recently changed my dose of lithium (it went up) and since then, my period has not come. I'm approximately a week late and I'm having my normal premenstrual symptoms (tender breasts, cramps, pimples) but no bleeding whatsoever. I went off Lamictal because it was making my periods very close... read more

How long does it take for Depakote ER to kick in?

I have been on Depakote ER now for a week.