Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 30)

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

Lithium - I am bipolar1 what can I do about pain and bloating ?

I have been on lithium for over 20 years. I'm 52 years old now, and I am having pain and severe bloating. I was on 750 mg once a day. It was lowered because I have been toxic on many occasions. I have dropped the dosage down to 300 mg because of incredible stomach pain. The pain is much better. But... read more

Anger from cyclobenzaprine?

I've been on different muscle relaxers for seizures & EDS. Are cyclobenzaprine, lorazapam or klonopin known to cause bad moods or anger?

Does Wellbutrin make you gain weight?

I've been put on many different medications for anxiety and manic depression and most of them made me gain weight or make me feel even more depressed, my new doctor prescribed me Wellbutrin today so I'm taking 150mg xl for 7 days and then after that 300 mg every day. My question is, does it make... read more

Is Xanax and Lamictal a good combination for terrible anxiety and bipolar depression?

I've been on Xanax for 5 years now, and my doctor diagnosed me bipolar. He thinks adding Lamictal will stop the panic attacks, and depression. I'm scared to take them together as I have to work full time, but the depression, and anxiety is getting the best of me. I don't know what to do.

Is severe muscle pain and soreness a side effect of Seroquel?

I have been on Seroquel for almost two weeks. I asked in this forum a couple weeks ago typically when do the side effects subside. My concern is I have had severe muscle/joint pain, rapid heart beat, and just overall terrible well being physically. I have read the side effects and I have many of... read more

Can you take Zyprexa and haloperidol together?

What if I took 200mg of Lamictal this morning accidentally when I’m supposed to take it at night?

I take 200mg of Lamictal every night and 37.5 mg of phentermine every night. This morning, without thinking about it, I took my night time medicines instead of my morning ones. I just received my pill reminder notification on my email and am not sure what to do. Do I take my full 200 mg dose... read more

Vraylar- body aches and sickness- please help?

This is my second day on Vraylar. I Take it in the morning. Body aches all day, I can't walk, I can't think properly, I feel dizzy, weak and sleepy. I feel sick to my stomach. My doctor prescribed it for me as mood stabilizer snd for depressive episodes. I am scared. Please someone help me. I don't... read more

Seroquel - Has anyone experienced very serious side effects from using quetiapine that are not...

... irreversible?

Combination of arioriprazole and escitalopram?

I’ve been prescribed 10mg of escitalopram, 10 aripriprazole for my bipolar disorder, . I still wanting to be in bed all the time. But don’t seem to be having depressive thoughts. Any one on this combo had this as a side effect? From escitalopram or aripriprazole ? Tia

What is a good drug that can help with hallucinations I have bipolar?

Right now I’m taking olanzapine and it doesn’t seem to be working for the hallucinations. Any suggestions?

Side effects for lamotrigine?

I been through the psychiatry for years and got several diagnoses wrong obviously. I've tried almost every med. All SSRI's which only makes me worse. My latest diagnosis is bipolar 2 which I really feel like is the right call. I've been on mirtazapine for almost a year and it has really helped me... read more