Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 28)

Has anyone experienced anxiety disorder and low mood and had success with this?

I suffer from social anxiety and general anxiety, but also low mood (lethargy, low motivation, overwhelm, ADHD type symptoms). I think this could help me, but I'm worried about it worsening anxiety symptoms.

Venlafaxine - Does it help with these anxiety?

I’m starting this medication Thursday 37.5mg I suffer from severe anxiety. I used to be very outgoing my grandfather and I were very close and he passed away back in 2021 and then and then I had issues with the job I was with for a long time right after and then I got Covid Roger that and ever s... read more

Topamax sexual side effects?

My psychiatrist has recommended Topamax for me to treat PTSD, anxiety and depression, the feeling is that maybe my diagnosis might be wrong and it could be closer to a bipolar disorder. I have had problems with sexual side effects from meds previously and was wondering if anyone has any real life... read more

Interactions with vilazodone?

Today I started 10mg. of vilazodone and I also take 450mg. of Lithium twice daily, 100mg. of lamotrigine twice daily, 40 mg of nadolol daily and clonazepam at least once daily. Has anyone else had this combination and has anything bad happened as far as side effects?

Has anybody had nightmares/ vivid dreams with Lamictal?

I tried during 2 months but my nights were awful Thanks

I was recently put on Celexa and Wellbutrin XL?

I am diagnosed Bipolar I, I seem to have a resistance to most common Bipolar medications my doctor first tried many meds that were ultimately failures. He then tried me on Wellbutrin XL which has done great for my depression and even mania, this issue now is it is not helping at all with Anxiety... read more

Bipolar Disorder - is the drug Lamotrigina safe and effective for Bi Polar?

Dosage is 100 mg per day.

Sertraline 100 mg tablets?

Does this medication give you the feeling similar to one of a amphetamine? I've heard people say that was the best way they could describe how they physically and mentally affected her.

What is the difference between SNRI's and SARI's (serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors)?

Currently take trazodone & venlafaxine with ziprasidone. Have Ehlers-Danlos, fibromyalgia, with muscle/joint/nerve pain,osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, bipolar I with mixed episodes, PMDD, and severe complex PTSD. I am trying to work with doctors to take as few medications that will treat all... read more

What amount of MG of Vyvanse should I take if 30 mg of Ritalin ER works just fine for me?

Bipolar Disorder - Just started Trileptal for my bipolar -anyone have any feedback ?

Abilify - impulse control sexual and spending?

I experienced impulse control, compulsive shopping and sexual urges after one month of being on 5mg. I presented to my doctor. Was told was made to believe I was hypomanic and had the dosage increases over the space of 6 months. Due to my behaviors, I lost my house, my family, my friends and worst... read more

Has anyone taking Lamictal (lamotrigine) experienced long term insomnia?

I suffer from bipolar disorder, been on Lamictal for 12 months (used as a mood stabilizer), my dose is 100mgs in the morning. I have suffered from insomnia for about 16 years, but it was manageable until I started Lamictal, as I mentioned a year ago, now my insomnia is very severe. I am aware that... read more

Lamictal (lamotrigine) and constipation?

Just started on Lamictal and now experiencing constipation despite drinking enough fluids daily. Anyone else experience this and if so did this symptom go away eventually?

Is a citalopram in the benzoyl family?