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Olivia701

822d

Hi! I'm new to medications for bipolar disorder, as my last psychiatrist just treated with antidepressants. Looking forward to talking with people that I can relate to!

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    • ThatOneNerd

      817d

      Lamotrigine and Xypraxa is a good combination

    • ThatOneNerd

      817d

      Lamotrigine and Xypraxa is a good combination

    • Karbbyxo

      818d

      👋 I’m Karissa! I take 4 or 5 meds. Klotopin, Effexor, doxepin, gabepentin, prosazin. Good luck with you’re meds I hope they work! We are all here for you if you have questions! ❤️😀

    • todd

      818d

      I take 800mg tegretol and 40 antidepressant, use remeron for deep sleep but cut in half or you won't wake to go pee so 7.5 mg

    • AliJo1976

      818d

      Lithium Carbonate changed my life.

    • ratdad

      819d

      I really need to get back on mood stabilisers. My mania and depressive swi gs have been out of control lately.

    • Em_Ill

      819d

      Hi! I'm still on a medication journey too. It's really hard to find something that works. The one that has worked best so far for me is Latuda.

    • Zap_furreto

      820d

      I’ve been taking meds since I was 5 and here’s what I have to say. It’ll take a ton of time and failed attempts to find the right meds but it’ll be worth it in the end

    • ThatOneNerd

      820d

      With bipolar ii and cyclothymic symptoms, the best medication combination I found was lamictal and Xypraxa. The former, I’ve noticed, caused me some weird vivid dreams at first but that mostly went away. It also makes it impossible to cry. The Xypraxa worked wonders for anxiety too, but unfortunately caused me dystonia so I had to stop taking it. It might be worth a try for you, just monitor carefully for the unusual muscle movements - especially eye movements. If it happens, take Xanax and get off Xypraxa.

    • Karbbyxo

      820d

      I was diagnosed at a young age and been on meds ever since. Btw, I’m Karissa, hello! Hope you’re doing well! 🤗

    • jessicaannr92

      820d

      They said I had "bipolar tendencies" when I was in 2nd grade, am almost 30 now. I've been on a tooooon of meds throughout my life and most have helped for a bit(I metabolize em fast apparently). If you need any advice, just ask ❤️

    • lizziemay

      821d

      hey i was diagnosed at 16 and have been on a med journey for like 7 years now. lmk if you have questions!

    • Sauni

      821d

      It seems to be helping a bit but I’m still so out of touch with everything. Have you tried it

    • Sauni

      821d

      I am taking zyprexa I just started it alittle over a week ago

    • Sauni

      821d

      Hi

    • Mick

      821d

      Hi 👋🏻 I feel like a veteran of trying every bipolar medication out there. If you have any questions hit me up 😊

    • ASulSul

      822d

      Hi Olivia!

    • LA

      822d

      Hi!

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