Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 22)

Is there any interactions between Depakote, Lexapro, buspirone, and Klonopin?

My doctor has prescribed all these meds and I been trying to do some research but always come up with scary results and I already have anxiety. I was taking Lexapro and Klonopin at first and Depakote and buspirone was added on because the other two were helping some but not as effective. Does... read more

Does venlafaxine XR pull sodium from the blood?

My sodium has been running low for a few years, as well as potassium and chloride. I was hospitalized last year due to sodium being 127. The doctors say it's because of the antidepressant. I just turned 61 years.

Wellbutrin and side effects?

I am on day 2 of starting Wellbutrin XL, I also take Lexapro, Depakote and Buspirone. The Wellbutrin was added for depression, energy and the weight gain that Depakote is causing. I feel really weird on it. I'm feeling fatigue and confusion and an overall sick and flu like feeling. Is this normal... read more

Mirtazapine causing more anxiety and panic attacks?

I suffer with Bipolar II. I am on Lithium 250mg BD plus lamotrigine 100mg BD. My doctor started me on mirtazapine 2 1/2 months ago slowly working up to 45mg. It is not helping my anxiety and panic attacks. It is making it worse. How do I titrate down off 45mg to 30mg which might be a more suitable... read more

Does Abilify cause weight gain?

Does cannabis affect bipolar?

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?

What is an alternative for Diomax?

I can’t take Diomax because of interaction with Lithium. What can I take instead?

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