Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 27)

Is is OK to take atomoxetine 18mg with Vraylar 3mg?

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 1 on August 2020. I am taken Vraylar 3mg but I can't concentrate in school or work and my psychiatrist prescribed atomoxetine 18mg to help with my concentration and complete my work, but I read in an article that atomoxetine is not good for bipolar disorder?

Lamotrigine - does starting Lamictal make you extremely tired?

I am 30 years old and after many years of suffering, I am finally trying medication for the first time (alongside many positive lifestyle and behavioral changes I have made and continue to work on. I feel a lot of fear and anxiety starting this med. I feel hopeful that it can help me, but today i... read more

Does anyone take olanzapine in the morning?

I take it at night and I really haven’t noticed a difference in my paranoia and anxiety. I have Bipolar and BPD. My anger hasn’t lessened either. My doctor said I could start taking it in the morning, just hoping to hear some success stories I guess. Seems like most people take it at night.

Trouble with Viibryd 10 mg?

My doctor put me on Viibryd 10mg for one week. I start doubling it tomorrow on day 7. I am so tired and worn out plus bad nausea most of the day. I also take 100mg of Lamotrigine nightly. When will this feeling and nausea go away? It’s awful.

Lamictal, need feed back,I'm scared to take any medication?

I have a huge fear of taking any medication,I am to start this Monday, but scared to. Does is make you jittery, think crazy? I'm just nervous and help I can get on this medication is appreciated

Does oxcarbazepine cause hair loss?

Venlafaxine worse before better?

So I have been on venlafaxine 2wks and 3days. I just started 75mg 2 days ago. Today I feel drugged, spacey, heart racing on and off, nervousness, keep feeling like I need to use restroom, keep feeling like I'm on the verge of a panic attack. Is this normal at first? Will these symptoms subside? I... read more

Is Gabapentin effective as a mood stabilizer?

My psychiatrist recently put me on Gabapentin for as a mood stabilizer/ to address anxiety and depression ( we're exploring a possible Bipolar II diagnosis as well). I'm not taking any other meds and have had negative reactions to several SSRIs. What have people's experiences been with taking... read more

Latuda... any weird side effects?

I've been taking off of 45 mg of Remeron immediately but I'm taking Lamictal what can I do?

I've been taking Remeron for 6 months was talking off of it yesterday immediately and was left taking 100 mg of Lamictal I read is bad to be to be tripping off of Remeron immediately and I want and I'm getting some symptoms what can I do

What is alternative to lamotrigine?

I've taken lamotrigine since clinical trials, over 20 years. What is a good alternative?

Alcohol and antipsychotic medication help for bipolar?

Can you drink alcohol while taking Seroquel?

Lamotrigine side effects taken with Vyvanese?

I have been taking this for 6 weeks. Yes it has made me feel better but I am so sore in my shoulders and knees. I mean sore as. I cant properly throw a baseball and I doubt if I can bat. Will this drug ease in its symptoms in a negative manner. Sleep a bit different as well. I see the mental... read more

Is sleep paralysis worse with caplyta?

I only just started taking caplyta... but last night I could sleep well, I felt paralyzed I couldn't do anything but whimper and barely move my hand. I felt extreme panic and fear I was afraid as if someone was watching me. I have bipolar depression and I couldn't talk or move for what felt like an... read more

What type of symptoms will I experience if I stop taking Zoloft abruptly?

My pharmacy was out of my off brand of Zoloft for over six days…. I was on 200mg a day… when I was unable to get the sertraline I needed for my regular dose…. I started to feel unwell physically and mentally. I had no energy to do anything I really needed to do: I didn’t even want to get for work in... read more