Drugs for BipolarDisorderby
Disease Fighter
Here is a list of drugs and medications that are commonly prescribed to treat BipolarDisorder...
Lexapro
LithiumLithiumcarbonate
Lunesta
Neurontin
Paxil
Prozac
Quetiapine
Remeron...
Lithium anyone?by
Liz Janill
for its operation. By better understanding Lithium, we can learn about the genetics of bipolardisorder and develop...A lot of bipolar persons are taking lithium. I understand that it does help with the symptoms...
Did you know that bipolardisord ...by
A. Brewster S.
Did you know that bipolardisorder is often linked to irregular sleep rhythms?
There’s evidence suggesting that circadian genes may be involved in bipolardisorder,” said Dr. Colleen Mc...
Treatment for BipolarDisorderby
Kerri S.
The psychiatrists say there is an easy and proven treatment for BipolarDisorder. Lithium... treatment of bipolardisorder continue to be lithium, lamotigine, valproate and olanzapine and fluoxetine...
Treatments for BipolarDisorderby
Methods of HealingBipolardisorder, which is a disorder caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain has no cure, but it can be treated. In most cases, when a person is diagnosed with bipolardisorder, they will be treated...
Bipolardisorder impairs cognitive function of the brainby
Sonzy
in the brain is higher in people with BipolarDisorder. It is not certain whether it is the cause or the result of the disease. Researchers point out that it is more likely a cause to bipolardisorder and external factors...
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Lithium orate vs. Lithiumcarbonate? Lithiumcarbonate is the "medication" that is prescribed by doctors. Levels border on toxic... people with bi-polardisorder without the host of side effects.
Why would you take the doctor.... When taken long term, the drug can cause kidney disease.
Lithium orate, an alkali metal "mineral...crap
Can someone with BipolarDisorder get mania-like symptoms from smoking marijuana daily?
Is it possible that someone who is stabilised on Lithium and has BipolarDisorder could get mania-like symptoms from smoking marijuana on a daily basis. In other words is it possible that marijuana could cause them to have poor judgement or be more vulnerable?
anniecrap
Son 16-6'8"-230 lbs. Refuses to take meds, failing in school, abusive at home, erratic.
Was on lithiumcarbonate 300mg capsules: 3 caps twice/day and risperdal 2 mg: twice daily. Revealed to us recently that he has not been swallowing them. Is also hanging with a crowd of kids... Egans article to enlighten them about bipolar. We're worried that they may have easily accessible...crap
Lithium and T-cell count?
I take 1200mg a day of Lithium for Bipolardisorder. When I got my inital T4 count, it was 240, though my viral load was only 28,000.Apparently Lithium lowers T4 counts, but I can't find any information on by how much. Do any of you know about how much Lithium lowers T4 counts? Gerald Pierone, M.D. Lithium and T...crap
Help! I've Gained So Much Weight From Lithium!
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Question: I have put on 2 stone and many inches around my abdomen since being prescribed lithium 10 years ago. I used to look "average slim" - small boned body. I have bipolar and was prescribed lithium 2 x...! - but if you stick with it, it will work over time.
Since you're on lithium, I know you have to watch...crap
BIPOLAR
What is the newest successful treatment for bipolardisorder? Ewald Horwath, M.D. BIPOLAR There are several widely used drugs for bipolar, including lithium and divalproate. A numer of other newer drugs are used... for treatment of bipolar depression....crap
Will I Ever Be Able To Get Off Meds?
and finally lithiumcarbonate. Will I ever be able to get off this type of med?"
Major depressive disorder and bipolardisorder are lifelong illnesses. While some people have found it possible to live well... between the brains of people with depression and bipolardisorder and those who don't have mental disorders...crap
how do I lose weight on seroquel?
I am Bipolar. Currently I have tried Trileptal, Lithium, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Tegretol, Depakote... for Depression and Seroquel for Bipolar. The Seroquel is wonderful EXCEPT I gained ten pounds. After having an eating disorder history this is BAD! How can I lose weight but still stay on this medication...crap
Will Lithium, Abilify, and Prozac cause extra deep sleep cycle?
My daughter takes Lithium, Abilify, and Prozac for BipolarDisorder. She is 14 yrs old and takes the meds twice a day(Lithium and Abilify). Can the combination of these 3 meds cause her to sleep extra soundly?
She sleeps 10 hours and day and still seems to need more. Her physician says she is not...crap
Combination Treatment Better Than Single (but only just)
of prescribing valporate (Depakote) alone for long-term treatment of bipolardisorder may need to be revised... for alternatives to lithiumcarbonate which is known to have nasty side effects and requires careful monitoring...) Combination therapy better than leading drug for bipolardisorder, study suggests. ScienceDaily. Retrieved...crap