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.
I read every lonnnng info paper that comes with my meds. At some point amid all the possible side affects, they all state (paraphrase here)
After careful consideration, your doctor/health care provider, has concluded that the possible benefits of taking this drug, outweigh the posibilities of serious side affects.
I am on meds for many different medical needs, not just psych. I haven't seen a med, yet, that doesn't list many different possible side affects.
I've had some doozies--one med caused me to have minor siezures--one caused serious brain "zapping", one caused liver pain, almost immediately. One gave me hives and closed my throat.
If you start to have side affects that you can't live with, or that frighten you, just see or talk to your pdoc...mine does phone consults, too.
good luck and try not to panic. Not every side affect happens to every person.
After careful consideration, your doctor/health care provider, has concluded that the possible benefits of taking this drug, outweigh the posibilities of serious side affects.
I am on meds for many different medical needs, not just psych. I haven't seen a med, yet, that doesn't list many different possible side affects.
I've had some doozies--one med caused me to have minor siezures--one caused serious brain "zapping", one caused liver pain, almost immediately. One gave me hives and closed my throat.
If you start to have side affects that you can't live with, or that frighten you, just see or talk to your pdoc...mine does phone consults, too.
good luck and try not to panic. Not every side affect happens to every person.
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Thanks I see mine tomorrow and I'm going to insist on an anti anxiety along with the Lithium or shes fired. Or I'll see a gp and just tell him I'm high strung and not tell the pdoc I got the pills.
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The hives and closing throat ,indicate an allergic reaction....very dangerous...you are advised to seek immediate med care on the patient Info papers,if you have this reaction!
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good advice! It's crucial to read up on meds & other treatments. I read medical journal articles online (google Bipolar treatments Mayo Clinic or Johns Hopkins etc.) and talk w/my MD & therapist about newer meds. I had to stop Lithium b/c of bad liver tests. Tests are OK now.
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