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.
Since I currently have no pdoc or cpn to ask i wanted to ask a general question about meds. i was just wondering, i know it differs for every person, but which is better for mixed states, episodes of hypomania and suicidal depression, lithium or carbamazepine? Or another drug? Its just if I can get up the nerve I want to ask for a meds change/adjustment and i dont want to go in blind with no information. im pretty desperate, im not hoping for a miracle pill im just hoping to start sorting this out. thanks in advance
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well, lithuim has been around for years and years. pluz the body already has lithium in it. lithium is one of my meds and it did';nt give me too many problems
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While being on Lithium (900mg), I have not had any problems. For me, it makes the extreme lows not so extreme. On the flip side, the highs aren't as high either. Good luck to you, and you're doing the right thing by taking a proactive approach.
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Lithium worked great for me. You just have to drink alot of water with it.
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Research Abilify, it's one of the newest BP drugs and doesn't really fit into any of the psychotropic drug categories and it appears to have less side effects.
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Gabapentin and Tegretol (not sure of the spellings) are alternatives. You have to go for bloodwork, to monitor the levels in your system, when you're on Lithium. I HATE needles! I prefer the alternates. Plus, I'm the type of person that thinks if one is good, two are better! Lithium toxicity! You have to monitor your dosage.
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