Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 4)

Relief from Klonopin withdrawals; weaning from Klonopin?

I've been on klonopinfor the better part of a year, and the last week I've been forcibly taken off the medication as a result of not counting the meds and finishing them too soon (before they would let me get a refil). As a result I've been experiencing very strong withdrawals inluding night... read more

Vraylar - What are some of the important warnings?

How does Abilify MyCite work?

How do I get off Seroquel xr - can't stand side effects?

I'm diagnosed with bipolar and ptsd - got on Lithium over a month ago and so far so good - however, the dr. added 300 mg of Seroquel xr and I'm having a terrible time with the side effects and I want to stop immediately. Can I just stop taking?

Does anyone get creepy nightmares from Seroquel?

I still take it or I will never fall asleep. The nightmares are repetitive and go all night then haunt me the next day. Is there anyone else with this issue? It sucks because otherwise it helps me... mike

Abilify 5mg, I just started taking it. Have anyone had good/bad results?

Males- Does Cymbalta affect your sex drive?

My boyfriend began taking 60mg of Cymbalta daily about 3 weeks ago after trying several other medications for severe migraines. It worked wonders and completely changed his attitude! He was much more outgoing, no anxiety or mood swings and hasn't had a migraine since- BUT he totally lost his sex... read more

Experience with taking valdoxan?

Can anyone tell me if they have any experience with taking valdoxan? My doc added it to seroquel 300mg and xanax for severe anxiety and panic attacks,has anyone any comments good or bad with this med? The seroquel was making my anxiety worse and keeping me awake instead of putting me to sleep. He... read more

Does Latuda cause weight gain in a lot of people or is it extremely rare to gain weight?

Does Latuda cause weight gain? I hope its extremely rare to gain weight while taking this medicine. I hope the odds are in my favor to not gain any weight or have any side effects at all that would be awesome!!Just started taking Latuda after stopping Abilify because of weight gain hope I made a... read more

Seroquel - heart racing and heavy breathing?

Does anyone else feel like after you walk a few feet that you start to breath heavily and your heart starts to race? I love seroquel cause its the only think that will put me to sleep and I think it works some with my bipolar. But has anyone had an experience like that before?

Gabapentin- female anorgasmia/sexual dysfunction?

I am taking 600 mg of gabapentin 3x a day as a mood stabiliser for my bipolar 2 disorder. It works beautifully for that. I feel great. I feel upbeat but calm at the same time, if that makes sense. The only problem is that it's causing sexual dysfunction. I'm a woman in my early 30s and could... read more

What brand lamotrigine has the least side effects?

Teva worked the best but not being produced. Many brands of the generic made me dizzy and nauseous until I found the company Teva. Bad news, Teva stopped making the tablet and only makes the generic extended release and my insurance company doesn't cover it. They want $700 for a month supply. The... read more

Just got prescribed Seroquel for insomnia. Kind of scared to take it. I've heard good and bad?

... results from taking it. I have been on so many medications for not just insomnia but anxiety and depression. Nothing seems to work right. Help! Any suggestions?

Latuda: to take or not to take?

My psych prescribed Latuda yesterday, to help me with my moods. I don't have an official diagnosis like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder; in fact my Dr and I differ greatly when it comes to what we think is wrong with me. My father, whom I was very close to, passed away suddenly last November. Up... read more

Has lamictal caused anybody a decreased libido?

I have been taking Lamictal for almost 7 years now. I have absolutely and completely no sex drive and I am trying to figure out why. I have pretty much ruled out everything else please help!