Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 28)

Venlafaxine - Does it help with these anxiety?

I’m starting this medication Thursday 37.5mg I suffer from severe anxiety. I used to be very outgoing my grandfather and I were very close and he passed away back in 2021 and then and then I had issues with the job I was with for a long time right after and then I got Covid Roger that and... read more

Topamax sexual side effects?

My psychiatrist has recommended Topamax for me to treat PTSD, anxiety and depression, the feeling is that maybe my diagnosis might be wrong and it could be closer to a bipolar disorder. I have had problems with sexual side effects from meds previously and was wondering if anyone has any real life... read more

Interactions with vilazodone?

Today I started 10mg. of vilazodone and I also take 450mg. of Lithium twice daily, 100mg. of lamotrigine twice daily, 40 mg of nadolol daily and clonazepam at least once daily. Has anyone else had this combination and has anything bad happened as far as side effects?

I have been on Duloxetine for 22 days. I have started to experience some side effects.

Head aches, dry mouth, constipation, ear pain and intense dreams. All of which are affecting my sleep. I am Bi-polar and already take Lamictal and Abilify, both have been great for treating my Bipolar disorder. My doctor put me on duloxetine for severe sciatica pain. How long will these side... read more

I'm taking 2 benzodiazapines. Is it safe?

I'm bipolar and I have anxiety. I'm very bothered that I'm taking two benzodiazapines. One is clonazepam and the other is alprazolam.

What is the best drug combination for a 71 yr old with dementia and a personality disorder? She has?

... denied anything is wrong her entire life, but she definitely goes thru the manic/mania stages like bipolar disorder. We can't seem to find the right combination to help with the dementia and stabilize her mood but also get her to lay down and go to sleep. When she doesn't sleep for... read more

Sertraline 100 mg tablets?

Does this medication give you the feeling similar to one of a amphetamine? I've heard people say that was the best way they could describe how they physically and mentally affected her.

What is the difference between SNRI's and SARI's (serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors)?

Currently take trazodone & venlafaxine with ziprasidone. Have Ehlers-Danlos, fibromyalgia, with muscle/joint/nerve pain,osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, bipolar I with mixed episodes, PMDD, and severe complex PTSD. I am trying to work with doctors to take as few medications that will treat all... read more

What amount of MG of Vyvanse should I take if 30 mg of Ritalin ER works just fine for me?

Seroquel effective dose for depression and others?

Is anyone taking seroquel 600mg or 800mg? And how does it feel?

Bipolar Disorder - Just started Trileptal for my bipolar -anyone have any feedback ?

Abilify - impulse control sexual and spending?

I experienced impulse control, compulsive shopping and sexual urges after one month of being on 5mg. I presented to my doctor. Was told was made to believe I was hypomanic and had the dosage increases over the space of 6 months. Due to my behaviors, I lost my house, my family, my friends and worst... read more

Has anyone taking Lamictal (lamotrigine) experienced long term insomnia?

I suffer from bipolar disorder, been on Lamictal for 12 months (used as a mood stabilizer), my dose is 100mgs in the morning. I have suffered from insomnia for about 16 years, but it was manageable until I started Lamictal, as I mentioned a year ago, now my insomnia is very severe. I am aware that... read more

Effexor - Has anyone who has ever had success with this med sweated so much?

Tried different meds for depression and anxiety and I guess I'm bipolar not sure my psyc doctorr just wants to mainly treat my symptoms without putting a name to it. She recently put me on Effexor XRr starting at 37.5 I'm also taking gabapentin and Seroquel only at night 100 mg and Xanax... read more

Lamictal (lamotrigine) and constipation?

Just started on Lamictal and now experiencing constipation despite drinking enough fluids daily. Anyone else experience this and if so did this symptom go away eventually?