Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 15)

Does ziprasidone cause loss of balance while standing?

I have had a knee replacement but then scar tissue developed and my leg is stiff as a board. Nevertheless I was able to walk while dragging the leg. Suddenly however, I cannot walk because I have no balance while standing. I can only hobble with difficulty using a walker. I have been taking... read more

Sexual side effects of SEROQUEL in men?

I take 40mg of Paxil, 2mg of Klonopin and 300mg of Seroquel XR (due to the regular Seroquel samples no longer being offered and no RX coverage right now) at bedtime. I have NO sex drive and NO libido. Can anyone help?? I welcome ANY input. Thanks

I am already over weight. if I am using citalopram and bupropion will I continue to gain more weight

... or lose it?

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.

Do I have to quit dinking coffee when taking lithium?

Is it true that stuffy nose is a common symptom of Lamictal? How to fix?

Bi-Polar II disorder. I take Lamictal 400 mg daily am & pm for 4 years. I am back on brand name for 2 years because after year on generic I noticed more cycling. I have a constant stuffy nose. I thought it was sinusitis, but the nasal stuffiness is like an allergy. My nose fills with fluid, then... read more

Hydroxyzine HCL?

I have never heard of this particular med and need to know other peoples opinion of this. I can not take Benzo's that can lead to addiction. Is there anything out there that works. This one doesn't do anything for me.

I am tapering off lithium under the guidance of my psychiatrist. I'm currently at 450 mg/day and?

& doing very well. I'm looking to hear about others' experiences with tapering off lithium, of course hoping to hear success stories & tips! :) I've been guided by the world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Liz Miller who has bipolar and tapered off lithium herself almost 15 years ago, to conduct a very... read more

How to prevent weight gain while on Resperidone (resperdal)?

I was just prescribed Resperidone initial 0.25 dosage but I have also just made the best decision in my life to to the Insanity program to get from 160 (overweight for my age/height) to the healthy weight of 130-135. I am terrified that this medication will throw that down the drain. If anyone is... read more

Does Depakote increase sex drive for women?

I have been on Depakote before but do not remember why I was taken off it. I feel that it is making me more impulsive and filled with sexual desire. This would not be a problem if I was dating, but if it is the one I quit taking for that reason, a week from now, I may not have my normal values... read more

Oxcarbazepine - Does anyone know a child who takes this med. for ADHD? My step-son is on this med.?

... at his house and has alot of behavior problems but when he is with us he doesnt take the med and we have no problem with him. He doesnt have seizures so I dont understand why he is on this medication. Can someone help me understand plz

Why does tramadol improve your mood, as well as relieve pain?

Does mirtazapine cause sweating?

I have been given 30 mg tabs for PTSD, major depression, bipolar ism anxiety and insomnia. I saw one persons comment that the drug made then sweat profusely. Is this a common occurrence?

I've been prescribed Gabapentin for my broken jaw and fractured vertebrae, when can I expect relief?

Is citalopram the reason for rapid weight gain and being hungrier?

Ive been taking this medication for a little over a year, it seems like I've lost all my energy. Used to be so energetic always wanting to do everything and now I'm just a lazy couch potato. I have had a positive experience with no anger just happy all the time, but some what scared to leave house?