Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 17)

Does Lamictal cause sex drive to lower in women or dryness?

I have been on this medicine for a while now and realized that my sex drive has gone down and when I do try there is a dryness problem? This is not good for my partner. He thinks I’m just not into him anymore. Is it this medicine?

I've been on Vraylar for a month and want to stop taking it, do I need to taper down or can I stop?

Methylphenidate - Why has Concerta stopped working fantastically all of a sudden after 7-8 months?

I was prescribed Concerta off label for bipolar depression as nothing else worked then I discovered I was ADHD. Can I be bipolar and ADHD? Why has Concerta suddenly stopped working and just makes me sleepy despite different doses and time experiments . I stopped talking it for 2 day’s and was e... read more

Anyone take Latuda in addition to Effexor or any antidepressant and you are not schizophrenic?

Or bipolar? I have treatment resistant MDD and anxiety and was prescribed the Latuda. I am feeling very irritable and more anxious ... on 10 mg. Any thoughts ?

Why am I gaining weight on Seroquel? I eat LESS than I did before I took it?

I started Seroquel about a month ago, since then I’ve gained 13 pounds!!! I used to eat a lot and now I only eat dinner and maybe a few snack size oranges throughout the day. I also just purchased a treadmill about two months ago. In the first month before Seroquel I lost 4 pounds and I only ran f... read more

Does Lamictal affect personality?

My husband was recently diagnosed with bipolar II and his psychologist suggested that he take Lamictal. Since his psychologist is not able to prescribe, we have to go through our GP or transfer him to a psychiatrist. He hasn't moved forward at all on this even though he was diagnosed over 2 months... read more

Is there a medication other than Lyrica and gabapentin for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy?

I wore my back out working in nursing homes and hospitals in several departments. Mainly as a nurse attendant therefore lifting and positioning patients as well as equipment. You get the picture I assume! After back surgery, etc., etc. I was finally forced to retire and have disability... read more

Can I be saved from this depression?

I've been diagnosed with manic depression and major depressive disorder. It's really hectic to deal with, I know a lot of people are against medication but my doctor brought up that it can improve the quality of my life. I need some positive feedback. Did medication ever help anyone for this? My... read more

Every generic clonazepam pill/NDCs manufactured by each pharmaceutical company feel different?

I find that clonazepam, depending on which brand is prescribed gives me different effects. TEVA/Barr's disintegrating tabs used to be my favorite because they provided more general comfort in regards to panic, and a lot better for depersonalization relief, on the other hand, PAR's ODTs caused me to... read more

Agitation in my leg muscles and body after taking my dose of Seroquel?

I have been taking Seroquel for a long time, lately when I take my usual dose at night of 200mg at night i feel weird things like I can't be still, my legs feel all kind of adrenaline sensation, and I cannot lay still. It's a horrible sensation and the only relief I can get from it is to keep... read more

What types of medications is best paired with Latuda to treat bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder - lamotrigine and certain death?

I was scheduled an appt. with a psychiatrist sometime back. Upon my first visit, and as it progressed, I was already beginning to see where we were going. Bi-Polar Disorder II. I mean, everyone is Bi-Polar. As such, I was scheduled another appt. which kept taking us back around to the BPD topic.... read more

What is gabapentin used for?

How does paxil and wellbutrin xl interact together? Been on paxil for 8+ years?

I've been taking paxil for 8+ years and I've been trying to wean off of it. I'm having a very difficult time with mood swings and bouts of anger, my doctor currently prescribed me with wellbutrin xl to take with the paxil to help me wean off of paxil? What are the effects if I do this? Has anyone... read more

Can taking lamictal increase heart/ chest pain? feel like my heart is skipping beats?