Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 29)

I am getting horrible headaches coming off the oxcarbazepine?

I was only on 150 mg for 3 months, but new doctor doesn't "believe" in it for bipolar so won't prescribe more. I didn't have many left so in two weeks have gone to 75 a night. The headaches are getting worse, and I only have enough for 75 every other night for one week now. Suggestions?

What are the medications for bipolar type II?

Is Vraylar 3mg OK to substitute lithium carbonate 300 mg?

I’m severely bipolar all the time, I’ve been out of Vraylar 3mg for 3 days, I’ve read that lithium Carbonate 300mg is the same and I took the lithium tonight and making sure if that is OK?

Depression, Anxiety, or both?

What part of the brain is effected by Abilify?

Can I split a 100mg Lamictal in half?

Depakote VS Abilify?

What is the difference between Depakote and Abilify. I am currently on Abilify (5mg) for Bi-Polar I and I also take Adderall (10mg tri daily) for ADD. I am Just curious if there is a big difference due to the fact that Abilify is so darn expensive, but my mom gets Depakote for free through work...... read more

How long does it stay in the body? Saphris?

I just want to know how long it takes for the body to metabolize this medication. I know for example, Lithium, needs to build up in your system, Is Saphris one like that or does it rise and fall through the day. I take 10mg twice a day and seem to be doing pretty well on this.

Is it ok to take Depakote and Suboxane at the same time, or is there side effects I should be know?

I have been on Depakote for 22 days now, and just recently took a Suboxane, I just didn't know if there were and serious side effects I should be aware of? I appreciate any answers that you can throw at me... Thank you.

Klonopin Wafer - Why isn't it allowed to split a .125 mg wafer in half?

I'm tapering off of klonopin and I want .0625 mg cuts. Splitting a .125 mg wafer in half would give me this cut... but everywhere I look says not to cut (or split) the wafer. WHY? Benzo-brain.

Is carbamazepine a narcotic?

Can you take Depakote and Lamictal together. If you can what would the dose of each be? Is anyone?

... else on both?

Am I able to take L-theanine, as well as 25mg Seroquel for Bipolar?

Gabapentin works, heart races, pounds?

I've BiPolar Depression & Anxiety. I'm Taking Lamictial n Gabapentin. I like the help Gabapentin gives: depression lessened, no "weepy" feeling; however, it does cause my heart to beat faster n pound. I recently went from 100mg to 200mg 3x/day. For many years I was taking Effexor, Lamictial &... read more

Is it really necessary to take in 300 calories with Latuda to get the full effect of the drug?

I have seen a few doctors since going on Latuda and some are more adamant about it??? Thoughts??? TP