Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 30)

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?

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

Abilify and raised blood sugar levels?

I take abilify, seroquel and Molipaxin. I seem to have undergone some metabolic change. I am a type 2 Diabetic with a mood swing disorder. I am also going through the menopause and have PCOS, Endometriosis, CKD (acquired from Lithium), chronic pain and Fibromyalgia, a rare blood group. My blood... read more

Anger management - I am pretty much over the hill but I picked up a lot of anger and frustration...

... over the last few years. I thought that I would start feeling better but that doesn't seem to be happening at all. I have been diagnosed with bi-polar and I'm presently taking venlafaxine 75mg four times a day along with bupropion 150mg 2 times a day. It used to work, but not so much as of... read more

Lamictal and seizure side effects.

I am starting out now on 25mg to work up to probably 150. I am taking for a mood disorder but not full bipolar. I also have a seizure disorder that I’ve not had a seizure since 1994 and they are caused by strobe light effects. So here I am with this medication that is suppose to help with my mood a... read more

Unsure if I should take another clonidine?

Been on clonidine 0.1mg for over 1 year. Tonight I have a BP of 154/92. Heart rate 96. Should I take another clonidine If BP stays elevated? Also have headache. 24 hours since last drink.