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.
ok, it seems like i can't find the right medication for me. i hate to start a new one because of side effects. right now i am on effexor xr and trileptal for moods. i was told that is not really a good combination. can anyone tell me what they think really works? i have been on alot. it's in my profile what i was on before.
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have you tried lithium? A lot of people swear by it. It was starting to help me but it messed with my thyroid so I had to stop. It is very helpful at the right dose. It can become toxic to your system but you can drink lots of water and maintain proper salt intake to prevent that...and the doc will monitor it to make sure that does not happen. Also, if you start to feel ill while taking it you can call youd doc right away. I am new to all of this so I wish I had more advice.
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How long have you been on those meds for? Before I got pregnant I was on Trileptal and I loved it but everyone is different. Its about finding what is right for you no matter how many different meds you try. Just remember it take 4-6wks for the meds to actually start taking a effect so atleast give them that long to see if they help. If not then ask your Dr. to switch them again. You'll eventually find something that works. Good luck and hope this helped a little. :)
tommymott
I use lithium and the occasional tranquilizer and that works for me. The trouble with all of us telling you what works for us is that it might not work for you. It can take some time to come up with the right med/meds,and that's what docs are for. I've used effexor and it is hell getting off it. I don't know anybody who's had an easy time of it.
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