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.
Today I was diagnosed as being bipolar. The doctor started me on Lamictal, Lexapro and Abilify. I felt alright with the Lexapro, starting Lamictal tonight, however, the Abilify makes me feel really drugged and lazy. My sister said it's supposed to give you energy, she's bipolar too and had taken it before.
Is this normal and will soon pass?
Is this normal and will soon pass?
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yeah, I find it stimulating...maybe your dose is too high?
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I got like that from Abilify and ended up in the ER a day later. Dizziness, couldn't walk, hear, talk, didn't know where I was...it was very scary.
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I felt like that when I first started it but it passed. Now it makes me really hyper.
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I had an AWFUL reaction to it. Couldent see I was so dizzy.I threw up for hours and had to go to the ER to get some fluids in me ..i was completely dehydrated and very paraniod and I dont know anyone that takes this succesfully. maybe you can try another one ..lamictal is a wonder drug by the way ..just wait till it kicks in.
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Maybe tell your dr.? Doesn't sound normal to me.
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I didn't like it, made my head foggy. Love lamictal though.
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