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Celexa for mood/ bipolar?
I am borderline bipolar 2 I was taking some bipolar mood medication‘s but they were not working out so I was already on 10 mg of Celexa for anxiety which seem to help somewhat but I’m wondering if Celexa helps mood disorders and I’m not talking about mood disorder meaning... read more
Drug interactions - multiple drugs - multiple conditions. Advice?
I take several medications for the following conditions: bipolar disorder, ADHD, hypothyroidism, GERD, and migraine headaches. My current medications are: Lithium Carbonate ER - total daily mg = 600 Adderall - total daily mg = 45 mirtazapine - total daily mg = 45 famotidine - total daily mg = 40... read more
Quetiapine - When will this drowsiness subside?
I am on 100mg everynight I am gradually being moved up to 200mg nightly. My doctor prescribed the medicine for the diagnosis of bipolar disorder and insomnia.But the drowsiness is horrible and I am waking up in the morning very foggy. I am having alot of trouble waking up for work. Will the... read more
I would like to ask a question about the relation between Synthroid dose, and lithium dose.
How can I distinguish hyperthyroidism from hypomania? I can no longer tolerate lithium and at 0 level, with Synthroid still taken at 0.112, I get excessive hyperactivity, energy, hunger, tremors, and anxiety. This happens after taking the Synthroid in a.m. and is palliated by lithium, which has now... read more
Saphris - How much weight gain is expected to occur on Secuado patch?
I started using the Secuado transdermal patch about 6 weeks ago. It is the dermal form of Saphris. How much weight gain is expected. I seem to be gaining weight even though I am eating healthy.
Did anyone else throw up with latuda?
I have been diagnosed with bi polar manic depression and anxiety. I have been struggling to find a medicine regimen that worked. I was on latuda and what I kept down actually was working. I took my self off with my doctor because I couldn't stop throwing up. I am never happy and all i want to... read more
Latuda - This drug is way too strong for me?
The FDA and other reputable medical institutions have approved it for Bilpolar Disorder. As for diabetics, it spiked my blood sugar from 7 to 21 on my meter on initiating 20mg dose, all other factors remaining the same. Also, if medical professionals are concerned about benzodiazepines causing... read more
What's best for me please help me figure this out?
What's best for me I go for anger to happy to cry to feel lost so quick I have adhd bipolar PTSD panic attack depression
How long does take Topamax side effects?
I am 39 years old woman and I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type II. Therefore they prescribed me one terrible medication when I gained 20 kilos in 3 months. Horrible. Now my doctor prescribed me Topamax for improve my sleep and loose my weight. I am taking 50 mg only one week and I have... read more
Sertraline affects after 4 weeks, please advise?
I am 21 and suffered with anxiety for 5 years. I have been on sertraline nearly 4 weeks and I started on 25mg for 5 days then went onto 50mg after 3 weeks. I did not feel any better so I was then put on 100mg. Ihave been on this a few days and I just feel I am getting much worse and my anxiety is... read more
Is Lamictal effective with treating Bipolar II/ BOD?
Hello, I'm starting to work with a psychiatrist in treating a possible Bipolar II/ Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis. I've really struggled with finding a good medication over the last few years that helps with my mental health. After doing some reading and research it appears... read more
Can the capsule form of lithium be less effective?
I have been taking 300mg lithium carbonate tablets (one capsule twice a day) for a year now and it's worked like magic on my bipolar. However, my doctor recently switched me to capsules instead of tablets (don't know why- i just received the prescription change with no explanation) and... read more
Oxcarbazepine - Chest pain? Sudden spasms?
I'm curious if anyone experiences chest pain, burning in their chest, or stabbing feelings in their chest, and sudden shakes or short episodes of tremors on Trileptal. I'm having a lot of that and it's definitely not anxiety. In case this is important information: I'm not... read more
Divalproex sodium and Synthroid interaction?
Is there a relationship between divalproex sodium and Synthroid? Does divalproex sodium have an effect on TSH for example?
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