Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 8)

I Take Wellbutrin 150mg and Pristiq 50mg a day; Is this a good Combination? Are both SNRI's?

My Dr. added 50mg Pristiq 50mg due to the severe depression I couldn't stop. He also added Lamictal 100mg and Abilify 5mg also which I stopped 4 days ago due to the horror stories I read about it. I really need to know if Wellbutrin and Pristiq is a good combination. Thank you for your help.

Should abilify 5 mg make someone stay sleepy all day . I mean seriously stay sleepy and fall aslee?

How will I feel when I take lithium?

I'm starting on lithium and wondering what I will feel like when it starts working. Will I really notice any different?

Can Latuda cause hair loss?

I have been experiencing hair loss for about 6 months. I attributed it to having surgery twice in that time. But now I'm wondering if it's Latuda that I've been on for about six to eight months. Anyone else have experience with this problem?

Are thier any anti depressants that don't cause weight gain?

I've been taking Bupropion for depression (as well as lithium) as it seems like the only drug that does not cause me to gain weight. After some research and answeres some of you have provided me with, bupropion and lithium may not be the best combination of drugs. Also, being bipolor I wonder if... read more

Just started Lamictal -how long does the nausea last, will it go away?

I'm bipolar type 1 mixed episodes, medication question about Lamectal? I take Lithium, the only side effect so far with that is my hair is thinning, and when i brush it it come's out, we not even a week ago added Lamectal for the mood issue's starter pack 25mg right now, been having nausea after i... read more

I have been taking Lexapro for several years. Has anyone developed Tardive Dyskinesia as a result?

... If so, what are your symptoms? Are you taking any meds to help ease up on the side effects of Lexapro?

Lemictal/Lamotrigine and depressive disorder- will depression subside?

I recently started Lamotrigine (Lemictal) for mood stabilization, then my doctor wants to add Lexapro (for depression/anxiety) in about a month after I slowly increase my Lamotrigine to about 150mg or 200mg (not sure yet). I'm wondering if anyone has taken only the Lamotrigine and did not need to... read more

On 10mg Valium built a tolerance is there anything stronger I cant take xanax or klonopin?

i been on 10mgs of Valium 3x a day i dont know if theres anything they can give me stronger been on Valium for 8 moths i have very sever anxiety and probs so they want to keep me on a benzo but im building a tolerance its like im not even taking it (but i still feel alil of it the voices are still... read more

Bipolar Disorder - what is bipolar ll versus bipolar l?

After yrs diagnosed with severe chronic depression they added bipolar two. I... think it just isn't quite up to bipolar I. I made 2 trash cans full of chili sauce, had a 1/4 acre garden and canned, froze everything. I bought $2,000 worth of relaxation tapes within a month, had 67 animals on our 10... read more

Is lamictal a narcotic, controlled substance or even an opiate?

I was perscribed lamictal 100mg for my severe bipolor mood swings. It helps really, but I jus want to know what catagorey lamical falls under as like opiate, narcotic and or controlled substance.

Zyprexa: Weight gain vs. weight loss?

(I am thinking about switching to Zyprexa... ) I am currently taking 1 mg Risperdal/daily. I have gained a little weight and have been going to the gym regularly for the past 3 months and am seeing no improvement. I am convinced that it is the Risperdal keeping me from being able to lose the... read more

What will happen if I continue to smoke while taking Zupion SR - bupropion?

i am taking this medicine for treatment of depression and anxiety disorder. I smoke 12-15 cigarretes a day. I heard that it is used to quit smoking. If I smoke will the medicine still be effective?

Does latuda weight gain ever stop?

I have gained 35 lbs in just over 7 months on Latuda. I also take Vivactil 10mg and Lithium 100mg daily. I have just tried Saphris with no appreciable results: no mood difference, restless for a few hours and a rash covering one side of my face that is still not resolved 5 days later. Does anyone... read more

How long does it take for Latuda to start working?