Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 13)

Is there any difference in the tablet and the capsule for lithium carbonate?

I took four 300mg tablets last night for the first time after using the capsules for 15 years and I got very nauseous.

Abilify 2mg to 5mg, making me shake bad?

i have been on abilify for 2 weeks, 2 mg. my doc wanted to me up my dose to 5 mg last night.. been shaking and tired all day. Had a bipolar breakdown in the first time in two weeks earlier.. It seems the 2 mg works great, but the 5 doesn't.. I am a little person, only weigh 105, and... read more

Does abilify help with focus?

I was prescribed abilify in a very low dose, so my doctor said. I filled the prescription and never took it. I have some memory issues as a result of a mild aneurism. I didn't argue about schizophrenia diagnosis though i don't agree. I have been dealing with depression almost my entire... read more

Anxiety attack as a result of starting Prednisone and Albuterol for my asthma?

I have had asthma all my life, and came off my inhaler 10 years ago. Yesterday, I saw the doctor for asthma, and he put me back on an inhaler (Albuterol, 2 puffs every 4 hours), as well as Prednisone 15mg/twice per day. I am also taking Concerta 54mg, Lexapro 20mg, Claritin, Singulair 10mg,... read more

Taking abilifily I cant sleep normal??

I just started taking abilify recently and now i feel like i cant sleep is this normal??? its 5 am and i feel not tired why?

Restarting lithium?

I was on lithium and got off of it for a month to try a new medicine that just didn't work. So I am now being put back on it. I was just wondering if anyone else has had to restart lithium and how long did it take to start working the second time? If you have restarted lithium did you develop... read more

Lithium - What time of day do you take it to avoid the most side effects?

Can taking lithium give me a bad odor from my vagina?

Hi there after 2 yrs on Zoloft I switched to Lexapro .. Fine for two weeks then bang ... Panic ,?

... depression , panic, anxiety, crying heaps etc . Go advised me to switch back so I did , 5 days ago . I still feel awful . Anyone done this and how long does it last !! I'm Also on Epilim ( sodium valproate) for Bipolar 2

Prescribed pristiq 50mg & lamictal 25. I'm newly diagnosed as bipolar 2. Scared of what to expect?

Hi everyone. I'm new here. Was actually searching for some information but I thought i would ask my own question. I went to see a psychiatrist yesterday based on a recommendation from my therapist who has been for months entertaining the idea that I have bipolar 2.first psychiatrist I saw... read more

Seroquel - Would cutting a 25 mg pill in half still help a child with their symptoms?

Anxiety, night terrors, mood swings, aggression and ADD are the symptoms. I'm scared to give the 25 mg instant and the 50 mg XR as I don't want her uncontrollably sleeping, and she's borderline diabetic already. Any help is appreciated.

How is the correlation between Latuda and ones sex drive?

I have just started taking Latuda. I am not too nervous about side effects because I hear many positive things about Latuda and about its side effects. However, I do have a concern of the correlation between Latuda and my sex drive because I have seen a couple of comments about Latuda diminishing... read more

Cymbalta vs Effexor for energy??

Cymbalta makes me so exhausted. Would Effexor do the same? Has anyone switched from Cymbalta to Effexor with any success?

Does carbamazepine make you sleepy? I need some sleep?

Does CARBAMAZEPINE PUT YOU TO SLEEP? I NEED TO SLEEP, I HAVEN'T BEEN SLEEPING FOR 4 NIGHTS. I AM BIPOLAR AND IT WAS PRESCRIBED TO ME BY MY PSYCHIATRIST. I ONLY USED IT ONCE BECAUSE I CAN'T CONTROL MY MOVEMENT. I WAS WALKING FROM MY PATIO TO MY LIVING ROOM AND I KEPT ON WALKING UNTIL I WAS... read more

How long before of after eating should I take latuda?

I was recently put on latuda. It work ok when i was in the hopstial and didnt notice getting upset stomach but now that im restarting the med i have notice this. I have tried taking it before and after. Maybe i need to wait a certain time or im i not eating enough.