Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 8)

Nortriptyline - How long does it take to start working for panic / anxiety?

I recently started Nortriptyline just 2 days ago. I was wondering how long it takes to start working. I took it about a month ago however the doctor stopped as he thought I was hypomanic (bipolar) - any ways I had 2 cups of Starbuchs before I saw him and was a bit wired. It seemed like the last... read more

Should I be on Lamictal if I'm NOT bipolar?

I was diagnosed with bipolar in 2005. But over the years as I became more educated about it, I was like "Hey? I'm not manic, I don't do these crazy, wild things that they say bipolar people do! I'm just majorly depressed!" Now I feel idiotic!!

Should abilify 5 mg make someone stay sleepy all day . I mean seriously stay sleepy and fall aslee?

How will I feel when I take lithium?

I'm starting on lithium and wondering what I will feel like when it starts working. Will I really notice any different?

Can Latuda cause hair loss?

I have been experiencing hair loss for about 6 months. I attributed it to having surgery twice in that time. But now I'm wondering if it's Latuda that I've been on for about six to eight months. Anyone else have experience with this problem?

25mg Quetiapine can be stopped?

I've been taking 25mgs of Quetiapine for sleep mostly. I'm diagnosed bipolar 1. However I don't agree with the diagnosis. I'm also currently on bupropion xl, mirtazapine and lamotrigine. I'm just wondering if I have to taper off of 25mgs of the Quetiapine? Also would like to know I'd anyone uses... read more

Are thier any anti depressants that don't cause weight gain?

I've been taking Bupropion for depression (as well as lithium) as it seems like the only drug that does not cause me to gain weight. After some research and answeres some of you have provided me with, bupropion and lithium may not be the best combination of drugs. Also, being bipolor I wonder if... read more

Just started Lamictal -how long does the nausea last, will it go away?

I'm bipolar type 1 mixed episodes, medication question about Lamectal? I take Lithium, the only side effect so far with that is my hair is thinning, and when i brush it it come's out, we not even a week ago added Lamectal for the mood issue's starter pack 25mg right now, been having nausea after i... read more

I have been taking Lexapro for several years. Has anyone developed Tardive Dyskinesia as a result?

... If so, what are your symptoms? Are you taking any meds to help ease up on the side effects of Lexapro?

Lemictal/Lamotrigine and depressive disorder- will depression subside?

I recently started Lamotrigine (Lemictal) for mood stabilization, then my doctor wants to add Lexapro (for depression/anxiety) in about a month after I slowly increase my Lamotrigine to about 150mg or 200mg (not sure yet). I'm wondering if anyone has taken only the Lamotrigine and did not need to... read more

On 10mg Valium built a tolerance is there anything stronger I cant take xanax or klonopin?

i been on 10mgs of Valium 3x a day i dont know if theres anything they can give me stronger been on Valium for 8 moths i have very sever anxiety and probs so they want to keep me on a benzo but im building a tolerance its like im not even taking it (but i still feel alil of it the voices are still... read more

Bipolar Disorder - what is bipolar ll versus bipolar l?

After yrs diagnosed with severe chronic depression they added bipolar two. I... think it just isn't quite up to bipolar I. I made 2 trash cans full of chili sauce, had a 1/4 acre garden and canned, froze everything. I bought $2,000 worth of relaxation tapes within a month, had 67 animals on our 10... read more

Is lamictal a narcotic, controlled substance or even an opiate?

I was perscribed lamictal 100mg for my severe bipolor mood swings. It helps really, but I jus want to know what catagorey lamical falls under as like opiate, narcotic and or controlled substance.

Zyprexa: Weight gain vs. weight loss?

(I am thinking about switching to Zyprexa... ) I am currently taking 1 mg Risperdal/daily. I have gained a little weight and have been going to the gym regularly for the past 3 months and am seeing no improvement. I am convinced that it is the Risperdal keeping me from being able to lose the... read more

What will happen if I continue to smoke while taking Zupion SR - bupropion?

i am taking this medicine for treatment of depression and anxiety disorder. I smoke 12-15 cigarretes a day. I heard that it is used to quit smoking. If I smoke will the medicine still be effective?