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Close Bipolar Disorder

Treatments

Abilify Somewhat Helpful

Had to stop because I kept having TIA's

Ativan Not Working

Started to become addicted.

Geodon Not Working

Made matters worse.

Group Therapy Working / Worked

A lot of help

Lithium Working / Worked

Help turn my life around. 300mg capsules along with Risperdal.

Risperdal Working / Worked

On now and working well

Seroquel Not Working

made me fall into a coma

Tegretol Not Working

didnt do a thing

Topamax Working / Worked

On now but mainly use it to keep my migraines away not for bipolar treatment

Trileptal Not Working

made matters worse

Zyprexa Not Working

Made my muscels twitch

Atarax Working / Worked

Surprisingly helps me sleep. I say surprisingly bc I was on heavy doses of Xanax and Klonopin.

Lexapro Not Working

My pdocs ( some refused) to put me on it. They said anyone with BP would be crazy to take a anti-depressant bc it causes mania.....

Close ADHD / ADD

I was diagnosed with ADD at age 22. I don't believe this was a accurate diagnosis. I'm being told now that it was wrong. I feel though I am now addicted to uppers and would like help getting off them or any suggestions on what I should do. Thanks

Treatments

Adderall Working / Worked

Works too well. Don't belive I honestly need it. Plus I have Biploar with manic episodes.