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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Guinea Pigs

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Has anyone here volunteered for studies with new meds coming on the market? I'm thinking of doing it. Comments please.
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hmmm, well there is a school of thought that you should avoid new meds for about a decade to see what undisclosed side effects are recognised.
dobiedots
dobiedots
scares me to death when it comes to bipolar. anything can set off a mood swing, i wouldn't take the chance.
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deleted_user
I knew a guy who tested drugs at Pharmacia Upjohn he gained a TON of weight and craves raw meat. No bullshit he was my brother in law
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Are you out of your freakin' mind? Have you contemplated the side effects? Leave the experimentation to the junkies and homeless. They REALLY need the cash!
Sheesh! Just "normal" meds are a "hit and miss" game! You're gonna try TOTALLY untested drugs? Get a grip! (Sorry) I wouldn't do it... and can't fathom someone else using your body as an experimental hitching-post!
Stick to your normal meds... and thank god they (somewhat) work.
Don't become a human guinea pig! You becoming a fuzzy, playtoy scares me!
Take care.
deleted_user
deleted_user
there's a great website about this if only I could remember...hmmm.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I wouldn't do that unless I had tried just about everything else and nothing was working.
deleted_user
deleted_user
OK,OK,Ok. I won't do it!!!! You guys are awesome and absolutely right!!!!!!!!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
do not do it
They can really fu up
espaically the psychotropics

lets see liver damage kidney damage
dieabetes
insomnia
psych ward
you might hurt yourself or others.
You might get the placibo
and go manic or worse.
sounds like a dumb idea.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I did when geodon was new and it left me with a heart murmur.No one told me the serious side effects.I wouldn't take the risk.
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