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How long did it take for Seroquel to kick in? Aside for the sleeping effect, which I appreciate?
Posted 21 Jan 2016 by • 8 answers
I've been on Quetiapine Fumarate for almost 2 weeks. I started at 25mg at bedtime and then went up to 50mg at bedtime. This Friday night will mark 2 weeks. I've been diagnosed with Cyclothymia, a slight case of Borderline, and ADHD. I'm also going through a breakup, so I'm in a ...
Lithium for depression, anyone take lithium for severe MDD to the point of starting to impact my...
Posted 15 days ago by • 1 answer
... ADL's even doings thing like getting dressed is a battle and not really having a life. I'm not bipolar so I'd imagine a lower dose would work if it was to work. I do have mood swings and outbursts of anger to the point of breaking things and punching holes through the walls ...
I recently started treatment-what should I expect?
Posted 16 Feb 2017 by • 1 answer
I just started 450 mg Lithium Carbonate, time released, once per day. I had reached a point of irritability and inability to concentrate that I could no longer tolerate. I still don't understand my condition and can't always identify my moods being abherant. Any comments, guidance?
ECT and Lithium. I changed Pdoc's and my new Dr upped my Lamictal to 200mgs and ordered labs to see?
Posted 17 Jan 2017 by • 3 answers
if I can take Lithium and he also recommended ECT and when I said no he brought up TMS for 6 weeks. My questions are what is Lithium like and is it worth it and does anybody have experience with ECT or TMS. He said I was a very complicated case, does that mean he thinks something but isn't ...
Has anyone came off Lexapro 20mg??
Posted 2 Jun 2016 by • 2 answers
Hi all, I have been on Lexapro 20mg for 7 months. I was wrongly diagnosed by a GP with depression. I sought out other advise as my health worsen over time. 2 months ago I saw a Psychiatrist who believes I have Bipolar 2 or Cyclothymia. I currently taking Lamictal 50mg in the morning and 50mg in ...
Lamictal Advice really need some guidance on increasing dosage in a depressive state?
Posted 14 Jan 2014 by • 5 answers
I have cyclothymia and until about 4 months ago I would normally experience between 1-2 depressive states every 5-6 weeks. the depressive states typically lasted 3-5 days. i started out taking lamictal 4 months ago and i couldnt believe how good the improvement has been; for 3 months i had only ...
Dysthymia - Okay, so I have been experiencing depression and mood disturbances for seven years now.?
Posted 25 Apr 2016 by • 1 answer
... I have been?
How do I know which dose of lamotragine is right for me?
Posted 14 Oct 2015 by • 2 answers
I started taking lamotragine a little over a month ago and was instructed to slowly work up to 100mg which I did .. (Having super weird side effects along the way) dry mouth, heightened senses, overall unease only lasted a day every time I stepped up.. Anyway.. I pushed through it and I feel ...
Been taking 25 mg of Lamotrigine for 5 days. When will I begin to feel some effects, even if a bit?
Posted 24 Mar 2014 by • 3 answers
I was prescribed Lamotrigine because after 5 days on 25 mg of Zoloft my anxiety got much worse and after 10 mg (a baby dose) of Nortriptyline for just a week my depression got much worse. I've been diagnosed with GAD which also results in depression. I've felt this way for about 4 months ...
Medication interaction???
Posted 22 Aug 2013 by • 2 answers
500mg 2x a day, Sertraline 50mg in the evening, antihistamine 5mg diazepam for a few more days but now Buspirone 5mg3x a day. I suffer from Cyclothymia, I am awaiting a review. I am concerned with the meds given to me, are they making me worse are there any major, serious side affects?
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