Bipolar Disorder Questions (Page 9)

Resistant depression; how long does it take for Abilify to kick in?

Hi guys, I am currently on Wellbutrin XR 150 mgs twice a day & celexa 40 mgs. I just started the 25mgs of Lamictal yesterday. However, I wanted to know is Abilify a different class of drug than the ones I listed? Cuz my dr wants 2 start me on a different class, since my depression is resistant!... read more

Anyone notice memory loss while on Latuda?

My 14yro is on day 7 of Latuda 40mg for bipolar. Yesterday she did not remember me coming home with groceries and actually thought it was the day before and ate an entire mango and can't remember doing it. This concerns me and will call the pdoc if it continues. Just wondering if any of you... read more

Viibryd and teeth grinding?

I am on my third week of this and want to know if it causes teeth grinding? This is happening while awake and my jaw is starting to hurt. I dont know if this is also happening while I am asleep. This is my only new med in 3 months. No other side effects so can only think its this one but its not... read more

I've been on Seroquel 25-75mg for 3 months now. But I call people in my sleep??

I've been given a dosage of 25-75mg. I'm 23 and have been on Seroquel for just over 3 months now. I apparently called 2 friends today morning in my sleep, and one of my clients... Only thing I said to my friend was "mmmmmm", I was mumbling and sounded very tried apparently. Is... read more

Does anyone know how to lessen the tingling in your feet and hands side effect of Topiramate?

I'm currently on 50mg twice a day and experience intense tingling mostly in my feet several times a day. That is my main side effect other that not wanting to really drink soda and losing weight(no complaints there) and a bit of memory loss. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to rid of... read more

Latuda - Bipolar II?

Has anyone been prescribed Latuda for Bipolar II depression? I have been depressed for 10 years and nothing has completely lifted it. Just wondering if any Bipolar II folks out there have had any benefit. Thanks and God Bless each of you.

Can Lamictal make you manic?

I'm a 19 year old female diagnosed with Bipolar II, and I just started taking Lamictal 11 days ago on 25 mg a day. I bump my dose up to 50 mg tomorrow. While it's definitely taken the edge off of my depression, I have not felt the need to sleep or eat for the last couple of days (I have... read more

Dosage of Gabapentin for anxiety and bipolar?

Looking to know what the recommended dosage is for this med. I am currently going up to 900MG/day.

Lose weight gained on Depakote?

Starting from the beginning, I went to college in August 2012 and lost 30 pounds just from walking around campus through the semester even though I was eating my way through a depression. I was in the best shape of my life. Then, I was diagnosed with type 2 bipolar in December and had a severe... read more

Does anyone know if Latuda is a SSRI? Also, how long does Latuda stay in the body after the last?

... dose? Thanks in advance for the help

Does Lyrica have an anti-depressant effect?

I have both type-2 bipolar disorder and fibromyalgia. My bipolar control has been iffy the last year and a half. My MPH is reluctant to play with SSNRIs anymore since I'm on 100 mg of Pristiq -- too worried about serotonin syndrome. Late last year, my PCP decided fibromyalgia was playing an... read more

Best way to switch from Duloxetine (Cymbalta) to Fluoxetine (Prozac)?

I've recently been prescribed 20mg Prozac instead of my daily 30mg Cymbalta, to hopefully help with the relentless fatigue. I understand Cymbalta is SNRI, and Prozac SSRI. Can I clean switch to Prozac? Do I start Prozac whilst tapering off Cymbalta? Or do I taper off Cymbalta entirely... read more

Can a man taking depakote cause children to have birth defects and disabilities I have 3 kids same?

... dad all have disabilities from seizures to cerebral palsey Autism Adhd bipolar schitzofrinia cognitive disorder wheel chair bound to name a few

Abilify, Wellbutrin XL, and Lamictal?

Hello everyone. This is my first post here. I'm looking for some insight as far as what is normal when starting a new med. To avoid a terribly long story, I will say that I believe I'm being treated for bipolar 2. I have never experienced this before hence my confusion about the... read more

Quetiapine - What if I stop taking Seroquel?