Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 25)

5-HTP - Can I combine this with Seroquel?

I am bipolar and on Seroquel 300mg. Would 5-HTP help or hinder me and would in interact with my medication?

Oxcarbazepine - It's been over 4 days weening off of trileptal. When will I be done?

My son still has a headache and he can't concentrate. He's scared he going to have permanent damage! Help!!!

Does Depakote cause weight gain? Taking 500 MG twice day. Trying to determine source?

Recently prescribed Depakote 500 twice day. Gained 10 lb in 6 months Trying to determine cause

Are olanzapine like Valium?

How long does lithium take to get out of your system?

I was taking lithium carbonate for bipolar disorder. I was wondering how long does it take to get it out of your system? I was taking 600 mg for a month and stopped about a month ago.

How long does lithium stay in your system?

Seroquel - Seroquel and sexual dysfunction?

I just stopped Seroquel/Quetiapine I was on 25 mg for 17 days and it caused loss of libido and no sex drive. I just stopped it. Has anyone experienced this and when should those symptoms go away and be back to normal. I was put on it because it usually doesn’t cause it, but I am real sensitive to t... read more

Sertraline - increasing dosage from 50 mg to 75 mg?

How long does it generally take to feel benefits from increase in dosage? I have been on 50 mg for 2 months and appeared to be experiencing a down swing of moods (not huge but enough for my doctor to increase the dose slightly)

Teva clonazepam wafers vs pills?

I was put on Teva Klonopin 2 years ago for anxiety, agoraphobia and insomnia. The Teva 1mg worked WONDERS. No side effects, I got a good job and slept great. Any panic I got I could settle down on my own. They stopped making the Teva brand pill... they switched it to Actavis which made me so sick I... read more

Does Latuda have to be taken with 350 calories?

I’ve been taking 20 mg of Latuda for 1 month. To my understanding, Latuda doesn’t absorb into your system unless taken with food. I tried taking it with dinner but I get way too sleepy and drowsy and end up falling asleep much earlier than intended (I have issues with hypersomnia so staying awake is... read more

What can I do as an American who takes Wellbutrin moving to the UK?

I am bipolar 2, and take Lamictal 300 XR and Wellbutrin 150 XL. It has been a very effective combination for me, which I am extremely grateful for. I was struggling to find medications that helped me live a productive life for ten years, and covered most classes of anti-depressants before ending up... read more

Seroquel - Weight gain on what dosage?

Weight gain on what dose of the medicine where taking?

Can you drink 350 calories for Latuda?

I know to absorb Latuda you must eat 350 calories. What I'm wondering is what consistent see it must be. Can I drink a protein shake with milk and a banana if it equals 350 calories? Doctors and pharmacists have no answer for me. Has anyone dealt with this?

Can Lamictal help with ruminating thoughts? I have OCD, PTSD, anxiety and bipolar depression.

SSRI’s don’t do anything for me but make me more anxious and depressed. My doctor is suggesting Lamictal. I am struggling to get through each day. Any thoughts? Thank you

How to take lithium for better results?

I take lithium 900 mg (3 pills of 300 mg) at night before sleep. Is it OK to take them all in one time? What is the maximum dose of the drug? Is it better to divide the drug twice? Once in the morning and once in the evening? Will it have a greater impact on bipolar disorder? Will it get me down if... read more