Bi Polar

I am currently on Epitec 100mg & Lexamil Escitalopram 10mg tablets. Kindly inform me what these medication is for and how it works. A doctor diagnosed me with Bi-polar 2 & consequently perscribed these pills which i must take on a daily basis. ## Epitec contains the active ingredient Lamotrigine, it is an anticonvulsant that has also been shown effective as a mood stabilizer. Learn more: Escitalopram is an SSRI antidepressant: Did you discuss your condition and treatment options with your doctor?

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Anyone have experience with Keppra as a mood stabilizer? I'm taking it, and it seems to help. No side effects. But it is used for epilepsy and seizures in adults. ## The medications of choice in the last several years to treat bipolar are anti-seizure meds which seem to have mood stabilization as a possible secondary indication. If you haven't discussed this with your doctor, please do. I've been on various anti-seizure medications for the last couple of years for my bipolar. Some work some don't. As I've found out, there is little in the way of prediction as to whether a given medication might work. Trial and error. You must give them time, I've noted up to 2 months before passing judgement. I'm on Lamictal now with moderate success. This is another anti-sei...

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I have been taking Topamax for about 2 months now to treat bi-polar disorder and have been having some side effects. I was having some dizziness and pins and needles feelings in my feet but both of those seemed to have gone away. The thing that wont go away is the trouble breathing. It feels like I am having a panic attack but im not. It comes on at any time of day even when I am not stressed. It feels as if someone is sitting on my chest and I cant take a deep breath. I can't find anything saying that this is a normal side effect. Has anyone else had this? I really want to stay on this medicine because it is helping me but this hard to breathe feeling is really scaring me. Please help. ## Hello, Tana! How are you feeling? You really need to consult your doctor, as soon as possible,...

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Has anyone ever heard of oxycontin helping with bi-polar disorder? I found out by mistake. It controls my manic episodes. Which were the thing most people fear most. I just don't understand why no one seems to know this, or why it isn't used on a regular basis. I know it is addictive, but I am a Whole person for the first time in my life and I have NO rage and no manic episodes. Why is that? ## Oxycontin contains the narcotic Oxycodone as the active ingredient and narcotics are essentially downers, so it may help prevent the manic episodes from occurring for you. However, the reason it isn't used to treat such issues is that it does not do this for everyone that uses it and that addiction possibility. Learn more Oxycontin details here. I am very glad that it's helped you...

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I am suffering from Bi-Polar Disorder and my Psychiatrist has given me following medicines. 1. Desval ER 250 2. Tetrafol 3. Pentamed 40 4. Soltus OD 100 5. Pacitane I am planning to take Steroids (Clenbuterol 40 and T3) to lose weights along with the medicines prescribed to me above. What precaution should I take while taking these medicines and Steroids. Gender: Male Age: 36 Height: 5 feet 8 inches. Weight: 90kgs. ## No, the steroids will not help with weight loss, they actually cause weight gain and mostly through fluid retention, which can be quite dangerous. If you want to lose weight, you need to discuss it with your doctor to find the best way for you to do so naturally and safely. What types of foods do you eat? How much exercise do you get? ## no clen an t3 are used by bodybuild...

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i think have misjudged my bi-polar medication and now body is tingling. I would like to get some advice on how to fix this problem. I am on eplim, lithium, Zoloft, dilantin and stilnox to sleep. As you can see a varied cocktail. I am adjusting the dilantin. To settle the itches I have taken a Zyprexa as my doctor did last time I experienced something similar. do you have any advice for me? Regards ## Help, Catherine! How are you? Sorry about the problem that you're having. However, I am not understanding how the Zyprexa is supposed to help with itching, but then again, I am not a doctor. How bad is the itching? Is there also a rash, or just the itch?

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Does medicine Risp has side effect on speech and how this be cured? My nephew has been taking RISP for the last 10 years and his tongue had sort of thickened and he has difficulty in speaking as the words do not come out clear as the tongue comes in the way ## Hello, Naju! How are you? Sorry about the problems that he's been having. That could be the sign of a serious problem developing that may or may not be related to the medication. Has he consulted his doctor? It's very important that he do so as soon as possible.

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The pill is small, round & white. On one side there are lines to make it easier to break into quarters. On the other side is an awkward E on the top & 44 on the bottom. Could this be one of her psychotropic meds? ## This pill with the italic E and the 44 contains 4mgs of Tizanidine, which is a muscle relaxant that's used to treat muscle pain and spasms. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## Small white pill AN44 on one side noting on the other

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My doctor prescribed me 15mg of Abilify after telling me I had the symptoms of classic Bi-Polar. I took it, and that day I felt horrible. Nausea, very weak, dizzy, and i ended up throwing up at work. i tried it twice. the second time not as bad, because i had more food in my stomach, but still not worth it to me, to feel so weak, feeble, and dizzy. so i decided to start taking halves, and even then i felt not so great. very anxious, this empty feeling inside, physically, that made me feel like i needed to have something (a shirt or jacket that fit tightly, and just was against me.) the anxiety had gotten quite bad, and i am usually an avid reader, and could barely read more than a page or two while taking this. i talked to my doctor about it, and he gave me 2mg samples, told me to take ...

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I have anxiety that is literally ruining my life. I work from home, I take online classes and I can barely go to the grocery store without having a panic attack. Every single psych I've seen will prescribe only SSRIs or antihistamines, no matter how long I take them and how much they don't help me. Is there a psych in DFW anyone can recommend? ## hi Jamie , I go to ABC behavioral health in Dallas, their base is for lower income and mental disabilities, like bi polar, extreme anxiety,manic etc. they don't just hand out benzos but if its severe they will. you are followed monthly by a psychiatrist and a counselor. ive been going there for 2 years after a severe depression changed my life. it was debilitating, lost my job,my house everything. you might give them a try. ## hi Ja...

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I am going through a bad time right now with my mental health issues... I am on methadone 70mgs daily and was prescribed topamax but it caused me to have merhadone withdrawal. Looking for a good mood stabilizer for bi polar with manic depressive symptoms, more than mania, That is Safe to take with Methadone and will work and not cause methadone withdrawals. Please help?!!!!!! ## I am taking 80 mg of methadone and was prescribed topamax , since then I have been feeling so tired to the point of being lethargic and can not see straight . Is this normal ? Has anyone ever experienced this ?

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bi-polar disorders ## Based on the description provided, I believe you meant to say Seroquel; which is an atypical antipsychotic used in the management of schizophrenia, bipolar I mania, bipolar II depression, bipolar I depression, and used off-label for a variety of other purposes, including insomnia and anxiety disorders. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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Used for bi polar conditions ## Can respidol cause Dystonia? ## The correct name is Risperdal, which will help you in finding information. ## Does Risperdol cause withdrawals when you come off of the medication? ## I haven't witnessed any withdrawls. However an overdose could be brain damaging. An overdose will cause the person to become highly lethargic, pale skin, fatigue. It can slow the respitory system and potentially stop the heart beat. Of course this depends on how much is taken. This is an RX that needs to be taken in low doeses at first and gradually increased. Results aren't usually seen until the desired dose amount is reached, however some people may not require a full dose amount to see results. This med is used for Bipolar disorder and some autism. ## Respedol? BE...

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For Bi-Polar ## 1 would like to find the side effects of lithium carbonate ## Im bipolar and I've been on lithium about 9 mths now. At first I thought it was a miracle drug..although I felt better I started gaining weight! I've gained 60lbs and I'm more upset about that then my bipolar! ## I've had same problem, but it is by far best mood stabalizer for me. I have to watch food intake , but weight gain can be controlled. Good luck hun ## I was put on Seroquel for bipolar and gained 60 pounds. I started of weighing 100 and am 5"3 so it was a big issue for me. My doctor switched me to lithium and all the weight went away. Maybe your the opposite of me?? Have you tried Seroquel? Or Elavil? While on both of those together I felt get but gained weight. So maybe you're...

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I have a bi-polar condition and was on seroquel for about 10 years with success. It started giving out this past summer & now my doctor put me on 80mg of geodon, 4 lithobid. I feel I am (in-between) bouncing off walls and my vision is screwed up. I don't think I can live this way. Any suggestions? ## I am also bipolar, was on seroquel for 3yrs. I just got switched to geodon myself about 3 weeks ago at 80mg a day. I feel the same bouncing around everywhere. Sounds like we need all the first hand understanding we can get. ## I was taking Seroquel also and my Dr. switched me to Geodon because she is trying to help me with my weight problem since being on all of these meds. and getting clean $ sober. I put on 80 lbs. that's depressing to think about with or without a chemical em...

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have bin told 4 my bi polar/post t s wud be efective but only wiv a mood stabilizer. all of these seem to turn me in to a fat slug! shud i take it on it's own??? shud i take a 20 dose wivout a mood stabizer as they all seem to pork me rite up and now that's depressing ## CELEXA isn't the weight gainer, I said before, the key is the doctor *, I have had drs ask me what I would like to be on! Time to go! When I admitted myself in the hospital in 94, they educated us, RESEARCH, everything, In a library, MED. Encyclopedia, I the drugs, the doctor online, I do that, for every drug put medical/ In front of a drug, I n u will get the Dr explanation most likely. Remember, u don't have to be intimidated into staying with a Dr that just doesn't feel right. Adele

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How come that my ilness Bi-polar affective Disorder now has been treeded fo 10 years only with this drug? No danish doctors can explain why only the depressive can be fixed and then I have not have one single manic period? I only have to take 37,5 mg Efexor every second day to be allright. I have tried to be without Efexor for 12 days but I got mild depressesed and I started again. Have you a reason or experience for this.

Hi. I'm bi-polar 2. Have bee on Epitec 200 mg for 10 months. It has now been increased to 250mg. I've been doing great, the only problem now is the constant headache. Could this be the Epitec? ## I've been on Epitec 300mg for years and have no headache problems. It might effect you differently. Check on the packaging if it could be a side effect. ## @Daleen, These medications can certainly effect each individual differently. To answer your question though, yes, headache is regarded as a severe side effect of Epitec (Lamotrigine), which you should report to your doctor as soon as possible to avoid any worsening of it. For future reference I think the list of side effects in the link below may be of help to you in knowing what you may or may not experience as a result of takin...

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I am takin latuda for bi polar. Can I take lipozene ## @happyturtle, From what I can tell, apparently there are no verifiable ways to check for drug interactions between pharmaceutical meds such as Latuda (lurasidone) and OTC diet pills like Lipozene. But if I were you, I would probably notify your doctor first anyways, since patients are generally supposed to inform the doctor of any additional substances you're using alongside the medication that he/she prescribes you. This is for your own safety. I will say though, that in my honest opinion (not to be mistaken for medical advice), I don't think there would be any complications with taking the two together since they both act on different parts of the body. Does anyone else have thoughts on this?

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DOCTOR SAYS I M A PATENTS OF BI-POLAR DISORDER, DR. PRESCRIBE ME DECORATE ER 1GM. ACCORDINGLY I M TAKING SINCE 2 YEARS CONTINUOUSLY ALONG WITH QUTIPIN SR 50MG, MY CYCLE OF DISORDER IS STARTED IN WINTER SEASON YEARLY, IF MEDICATION DISCONTINUED THAN ONLY, SO I CONTINUED MEDICINE. MY MOTHER WAS ALSO A BIPOLAR DISORDER PATENT, SHE IS NO MORE, CAN U SAY HOW MANY YEAR I HAVE TO CONTINUED WITH THIS MEDICINE.NOW I M 51YEARS OLD, I HAVE A BOY 18+ YEARS ,PLZ HELP ME. ## You should continue to take it, as long as your doctor instructs you to do so. Your doctor really is the person that is most familiar with you and your overall medical condition, so the are the best judge of what medications would most likely be appropriate and safe for you to take, as well as how long you should continue taking ...

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