Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 33)

For mmmousemaid (also others), re. long-term lithium: On 7/12/21 you made a liberating reply to my..

... concerns about neurological not renal lithium toxicity, including this: "long term lithium treatment at even recommended dosages can lead to toxicity ... Lithium affects every cell in the body and cannot be expected to clear entirely over many years of taking it ... Even blood tests... read more

Anybody on Lithium? How hard is it to stay properly hydrated?

I'm about to add to other meds for Treatment Resistant Depression. I would like to hear some success stories about lithium if possible. And how to stay properly hydrated. How long have you taken it? What else are you on... etc.?

Drinking and on Buspar, lamotrigine?

After drinking alcohol my husband is super aggressive & emotional. He suffers from bipolar and anxiety. He’s on Buspirone and Lamictal. Should we double the dose the next day to avoid this awful consequence?

What can I do? I have gabapentin and Depakote. Now also Latuda?

What do I do? I take gabapentin, one pill 3 times a day and Depakote at bedtime. Now I have Latuda and have to take 1/2 twice a day with meals. How should I do this?

Is Latuda really safe it is a scary thing when it is your only option during pregnancy for bipolar?

They only practiced on pregnant animals what about us pregnant women and we are told that is are only option for are bipolar depression and what about deformed baby's it says that it was not observed in there studies so how do we know are baby is going to be absolutely good

Will Lithium continue to work?

I started 300mg lithium 1wk ago. I felt amazing. It was like the flip was switched back in in my brain. I had motivation, energy, I had happy thoughts, enjoying life etc. Well I missed a dose of Effexor 2days ago and did not take lithium last night because I initially thought me feeling sick was... read more

Help with auditory hallucinations?

I have bipolar and ptsd, and i have severe auditory hallucinations. I take risperidone and it used to help but it’s no longer working. What other meds work for auditory hallucinations?

Since I started or added Zyprexa I cannot fall asleep, I have insomnia. Why?

Since I stopped Trileptal 3 days ago and started Zyprexa, I cannot fall asleep

Armodafinil - bipolar & armodafonil effects?

Has anyone taken this for bipolar depression but had issues sleeping ? I am having a rough time with depression and nothing is working. I worry about not being able to sleep if I take this.

I stopped taking Abilify 1 month ago. I still feel emotionally num/blunted, have no libido, and...

... have not lost any of the 30 lbs I gained despite going a diet/exercise plan. I took 10mg for 2 years. I am in distress about the continuation of these symptoms despite no longer taking the med. I need help/advice on how to address and stop them. Thank you

Caplyta - Does catalysts cause hyponatremia?

I have a history of hyponatremia does catalyst increase this

Is Luvox safe for bipolar?

Does Luvox cause hypomania in bipolar patients?

Cymbalta - What medicine can work for bipolar depression?