Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
Just found out I have renal failure, for me caused by diabetes, which Seroquel makes worse. Another friend has the exact same problem but hers was caused by lithium, not diabetes.
Anyway, just wanted to warn you about the meds we take and what problems they can cause. And to be careful.
For instance, if you take seroquel, avoid OTC pain meds. Esp. naproxen (Alleve) and ibruprophen (motrin, advil, etc.)
And if you take Seroquel or similar atypical antipsychotics, watch your blood sugar levels carefully. And if you take lithium, don't skip any bloodwork appts.
You can prevent the damage but can't fix it once it's happened.
Anyway, just wanted to warn you about the meds we take and what problems they can cause. And to be careful.
For instance, if you take seroquel, avoid OTC pain meds. Esp. naproxen (Alleve) and ibruprophen (motrin, advil, etc.)
And if you take Seroquel or similar atypical antipsychotics, watch your blood sugar levels carefully. And if you take lithium, don't skip any bloodwork appts.
You can prevent the damage but can't fix it once it's happened.
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
Another one to watch out for us Gedon can cause heart arrhythmia. Pdoc did send EKGs
Lilblueeye I hope the caught it early
The worse part was the painful muscle spasms which I encountered. I find that it is difficult to find a med to treat mental health which does not cause harmful effects to the body. Perhaps newer, more gentler treatments will be available to us in the future.
Yes, everyone should check the side effects on that little paper the pharmacists give you. Its in your best interest.
Yes my Doctor monitored me carefully when I was on meds. I also researched all my meds and man it was frightening to read.
I no longer take meds for other reasons but yes people should be montitored. Sorry again that this has happened and wish you all the best care possible.
So far so good after many years of taking my drugs. I too have Diabetes