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What's best for me please help me figure this out?
What's best for me I go for anger to happy to cry to feel lost so quick I have adhd bipolar PTSD panic attack depression
How long does take Topamax side effects?
I am 39 years old woman and I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type II. Therefore they prescribed me one terrible medication when I gained 20 kilos in 3 months. Horrible. Now my doctor prescribed me Topamax for improve my sleep and loose my weight. I am taking 50 mg only one week and I have... read more
Sertraline affects after 4 weeks, please advise?
I am 21 and suffered with anxiety for 5 years. I have been on sertraline nearly 4 weeks and I started on 25mg for 5 days then went onto 50mg after 3 weeks. I did not feel any better so I was then put on 100mg. Ihave been on this a few days and I just feel I am getting much worse and my anxiety is... read more
Is Lamictal effective with treating Bipolar II/ BOD?
Hello, I'm starting to work with a psychiatrist in treating a possible Bipolar II/ Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis. I've really struggled with finding a good medication over the last few years that helps with my mental health. After doing some reading and research it appears that... read more
Can the capsule form of lithium be less effective?
I have been taking 300mg lithium carbonate tablets (one capsule twice a day) for a year now and it's worked like magic on my bipolar. However, my doctor recently switched me to capsules instead of tablets (don't know why- i just received the prescription change with no explanation) and today I got... read more
Oxcarbazepine - Chest pain? Sudden spasms?
I'm curious if anyone experiences chest pain, burning in their chest, or stabbing feelings in their chest, and sudden shakes or short episodes of tremors on Trileptal. I'm having a lot of that and it's definitely not anxiety. In case this is important information: I'm not bipolar and I don't... read more
Divalproex sodium and Synthroid interaction?
Is there a relationship between divalproex sodium and Synthroid? Does divalproex sodium have an effect on TSH for example?
For mmmousemaid (also others), re. long-term lithium: On 7/12/21 you made a liberating reply to my..
... concerns about neurological not renal lithium toxicity, including this: "long term lithium treatment at even recommended dosages can lead to toxicity ... Lithium affects every cell in the body and cannot be expected to clear entirely over many years of taking it ... Even blood tests showing a... read more
Anybody on Lithium? How hard is it to stay properly hydrated?
I'm about to add to other meds for Treatment Resistant Depression. I would like to hear some success stories about lithium if possible. And how to stay properly hydrated. How long have you taken it? What else are you on... etc.?
Drinking and on Buspar, lamotrigine?
After drinking alcohol my husband is super aggressive & emotional. He suffers from bipolar and anxiety. He’s on Buspirone and Lamictal. Should we double the dose the next day to avoid this awful consequence?
What can I do? I have gabapentin and Depakote. Now also Latuda?
What do I do? I take gabapentin, one pill 3 times a day and Depakote at bedtime. Now I have Latuda and have to take 1/2 twice a day with meals. How should I do this?
Is Latuda really safe it is a scary thing when it is your only option during pregnancy for bipolar?
They only practiced on pregnant animals what about us pregnant women and we are told that is are only option for are bipolar depression and what about deformed baby's it says that it was not observed in there studies so how do we know are baby is going to be absolutely good
Will Lithium continue to work?
I started 300mg lithium 1wk ago. I felt amazing. It was like the flip was switched back in in my brain. I had motivation, energy, I had happy thoughts, enjoying life etc. Well I missed a dose of Effexor 2days ago and did not take lithium last night because I initially thought me feeling sick was... read more
Help with auditory hallucinations?
I have bipolar and ptsd, and i have severe auditory hallucinations. I take risperidone and it used to help but it’s no longer working. What other meds work for auditory hallucinations?
How much lithium at one time is dangerous?
If someone has taken 3200 mg of lithium, should I be concerned for them? Is 3200 mg of lithium at one time dangerous?
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