Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 24)

How long does it take for Depakote ER to reach its full potential?

Can't remember if I took my seroquel dose. What should I do?

I'm on a low dose - 50mg. I had a brain fart and can't remember if I already took it tonight. Should I just take it and risk doing a double dose since it'd relatively low anyway? Or should I skip it?

I'm supposed to take buspar 10mg twice a day, but hardly ever take a nightly dose. How bad is that?

I suffer from serious depression and anxiety (ADD & mild bipolar). I take 150mg Wellbutrin, 25mg Sertraline, and 10mg Buspirone every morning. I'm also supposed to take another dose of Buspirone at dinner, but rarely ever take that. Its either because I took the first dose too late and don't think... read more

It is safe to take 2 x 7.5mg zopiclone tablets together?

My Dr has prescribed them for my insomnia but at one a night, and it doesn't work for me.I am an adult, in my 20s of average weight, and am taking them along side 40mg Fluoxetine (but these are taken on waking in morning) So basically is safe to take 2 x 7.5mg zopiclone tablets together? I also... read more

Latuda and sex drive?

I've been on Latuda for almost two years and while it has been good for my mood I've noticed I have no sex drive now and I've also gained weight. I see my doctor tomorrow and I want to be tapered off of it. Has anyone else had this problem? Did you go off of Latuda? If so what do you take now?... read more

I need to know what ipl means on my clonazepam 1mg bottle. It's driving me crazy!?

I got a prescription yesterday for 1mg of clonazepam twice a day. I've been taking them and everything is good far but, My question is, on the bottle it says clonazepam 1mg ipl. What does ipl mean? I've tried to look it up and can't find anything. Anybody know? It makes me so paranoid not knowing I... read more

Bipolar Disorder - I accidentally took a double dose of medicine last night. Should I worry about?

... long term effects? Total was 800mg Seroquel, 400mg Lamictal, 200mg desipramine. I've been a zombie all day and have a metallic taste in my mouth

Can different brand drugs work differently?

I know this may sounds like a silly question because I am sure they are all the same but I have been taking lamotrigine Lamictal from GSK for my epilepsy and they have been making my fits worse. At 75mg I was having them every night and even in the day (which never happens to me) and then I... read more

Prozac with abilify to help boost Prozac effects. I'm wondering if Vyvanse would be more helpful 4?

Hi I have PTSD GAD and bipolar 1, I've been on Prozac 40mg for 2 yrs now and I've had a recent experience that has caused me to suffer ptsd all over again. I was treated for the first episode 9 yrs ago with emdr which worked well. Now this particular incident has to do with work and now I'm finding... read more

How long until Lamictal works?

I was diagnosed with BP2 and PTSD a couple of years ago, have a strong family history and typically only seek treatment when depressed, sound familiar??? The depression started three years ago, I tried Lexapro which helped somewhat but it's seem to really escalate the mania about seven months... read more

What happens if you stop taking Latuda for a few days?

I've been taking 20mg of Latuda for over a month. Recently, for the past few days I haven't been taking it or any of my other medications (300 mg of Welbutrin and Adderall). I don't feel good physically or mentally. I'm having extreme anxiety, paranoia, irritability, feeling revved up, shaking, not... read more

5-HTP - Can I combine this with Seroquel?

I am bipolar and on Seroquel 300mg. Would 5-HTP help or hinder me and would in interact with my medication?

Oxcarbazepine - It's been over 4 days weening off of trileptal. When will I be done?

My son still has a headache and he can't concentrate. He's scared he going to have permanent damage! Help!!!

Does Depakote cause weight gain? Taking 500 MG twice day. Trying to determine source?

Recently prescribed Depakote 500 twice day. Gained 10 lb in 6 months Trying to determine cause

Are olanzapine like Valium?