Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 20)

Lithium - Has anyone experience foul smelling or odor in urine with this medication?

I have been taking lithium 900mg total daily for almost a year now and one of the first things I noticed was strong, even foul smelling urine that was slightly cloudy. I read reviews and no one really talks about this. I was wondering if this was a normal symptom. Took labs and my lithium levels... read more

Lamotrigine - How long does it take for Lamictal to fully work?

Been diagnosed Bipolar 1 after 6 months extreme mania/hallucinations/psychosis. Taking 125mg Depakote/ 150mg Lamictal/ 40mg Celexa. I titrated down on the depakote from 250mg and titrated up on Lamictal 25mg/50mg/100mg now 150mg. I have been on this coctail for 20 days now and feel worse than ever.... read more

What is the best medicine for bipolar that does not cause weight gain?

I was put on mirtazapine 30 mg and gained 40 pounds in three months

Lamictal - Does this work for anxiety? What dose?

What drug can I take instead of quetiapine?

I find the drug quetiapine very helpful at stabilising my mood. However I have gained so much weight on this drug I was wondering if there are any alternatives I could try.

Bipolar, medication, libido and recreational drugs?

I am bipolar type 2 and don't like being highly medicated. I'd rather just take something for anxiety if I could get away with it. My question is what recreational drugs are blocked by bipolar medications such as Abilify (antipsychotic), lamotrigine (anticonvulsant) and clonazepam... read more

Transitioning to new psychiatrist?

I am diagnosed with ADHD & bipolar. back in March my case was closed at the clinic I was receiving services & ever since then I been having trouble establishing new services especially for my ADHD. I used to be on Adderall specifically 20mg 3 times a day. I have & was fortunate to find... read more

Stage 3 kidney disease caused by 35 years of lithium use. Any tips?

I was just diagnosed with Stage 3 Kidney disease after 35 years of being on Lithium. I have tried to come of it several times (valproic acid, depakote, atypical antipsychotics) and now I've got kidney disease. I have my blood levels done every 6 months and they still didn't catch it until... read more

I was on lithium 1000 mg put on Depakote inpatient for no reasons?

I am currently on Depakote which know it's been 6 years I am taking 1000 it's not working any more! I need lithium, I was inpatient with a conservative shrink that had 35 patients at the time. The guy was terrible he takes me off lithium puts me on Depakote I don't think it ever help... read more

Question about Lamictal?

I have been on Lamictal for a week now. My body reacts not so well to anything new so I have to start on half of the 25mg for a few days to introduce it. I didn't have any side effects but I took a 25mg today at 7am and just now at 530pm I'm feeling nauseous... is this normal? I'm... read more

Does Lithium cause issues with a dry cough?

I just started taking Lithium and so far it is the best drug I've been on for Bipolar. The only side effect I seem to be experiencing is a dry cough. I do have a dry mouth and throat as well. I do not want to discontinue the drug as it has been the best one I've been on after many years... read more

Sertraline - Does sertraline actually help?

I mean it could just be that you are having a good day.. I don't take any anti depressants and I feel good some days and bad at other times but its worse when I do take a anti depressant.. I can't rely on drugs to be happy when the pill stops working for me I try and get another and when... read more

Why am I not getting better with sertraline help?

I have been on sertraline just over 5 weeks I started on 50mg and went to 100mg two weeks ago, at the moment my anxiety is so so bad, constantly got a tight chest everyday and constant worry. I feel like this won’t ever go? Please can someone give me advice whether to stay on this medicine?... read more

Does anyone have any success coming off from Vraylar?

The half life is SO LONG I feel like I am never going to get back to normal and would love some encouragement. I am having awful side effects and just want this drug out of my system.

Does lithium help with unipolar depression -- anybody?

I'm about to start this to augment my other meds (lexapro, remeron, benzo). I just hope that it helps with depression, not just stopping manic episodes (because I don't have them). I do sort of "cycle" - I have a good day, a bad day, a good day, a bad day. Mind you the... read more