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.

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I was diagnosed as Bi-polar a month and a hlf ago, was put on Risperdal gave me anxiety, then tegretol and lexapro. The tergertol knocked me out I couldnt get up for work, so after 4 days I called my pdoc and told her I wanted off it. So I have another apt tommorow. Do you know any bi-polar meds that help with anxiety, its to the point its interferring with my life. She gave me Avitan, but I hate having to constanlty take that.
Is anxiety common in bi-polar people?
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I also have anxiety, but I don't need meds for it. I am on tegretol for BP, which has been my lifesaver. Sorry it didn't help you.

Other than that, I agree with Ocean, ask your doctor about Neurontin.
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yes, it will take awhile to get your meds straightened out.
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It does take time to get meds figured out. I take 450 mg Lamictal and it works well. Added Risperdal a week ago and it's starting to help now. I have some anxiety, but no meds for it.
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