Medications play a key role in the treatment of various symptoms related to bipolar disorder for many people who have it. So, we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on some of the most common “bipolar medications.” Every other week or so, beginning today, we’ll focus on one medication, beginning with lithium. We’ll examine the most common benefits of the medication, potential side effects that some people experience while on it, and other important points you should keep in mind when taking it. We hope others who are taking the medication or have taken it and doctors who have prescribed it will share their experiences, observations, and insights.
Caution: We provide this information only to help others gain a better understanding of medications commonly used to treat bipolar and related symptoms. Always consult the doctor in charge of managing your medications before you start or stop taking a medication or change the amount of it you take. Attempts to manage your medications without a doctor’s supervision could lead to unpredictable and potentially dangerous results.
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Attempts to manage your medications without a doctor’s supervision could lead to unpredictable and potentially dangerous results.
and in my experience allowing your doctor to manage your medicine also can lead to unpredictable and potentially dangerous results.
Betty Ann Fuller at 6:48 pm on
July 22nd, 2008
can either lamictal, cymbalta (630mg) or xanax and ambien combination cause suicide? My son was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder. No pre-testing, just all of these meds in 2 1/2 weeks. he was found dead on the bedroom floor 4 weeks into treatment. The MD says it wasn’t his fault and he is not liable for the death. Shame, now I don’t have my son, but I do have his daily diaries that show how the cymbalta was making him sick each time he took it, but the doctor said it was ok…..
Joe Kraynak at 8:03 am on
July 23rd, 2008
Betty,
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Cymbalta® (duloxetine hydrochloride) is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) and I believe it carries an FDA Black Box label warning about the potential increased risks of “suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults.”
Betty, So sad for you. . .
rebecca Hurlbutt at 8:56 pm on
July 30th, 2008
Information about Lamictal. This has been an effective medication for me. I’ve been taking it for 6 years. What will keep manic is lack of sleep. If I take medication and do not skip dosages then it work’s. What are some new medications for Bi-Polar. i HAVE TYPE 2
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Attempts to manage your medications without a doctor’s supervision could lead to unpredictable and potentially dangerous results.
and in my experience allowing your doctor to manage your medicine also can lead to unpredictable and potentially dangerous results.
can either lamictal, cymbalta (630mg) or xanax and ambien combination cause suicide? My son was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder. No pre-testing, just all of these meds in 2 1/2 weeks. he was found dead on the bedroom floor 4 weeks into treatment. The MD says it wasn’t his fault and he is not liable for the death. Shame, now I don’t have my son, but I do have his daily diaries that show how the cymbalta was making him sick each time he took it, but the doctor said it was ok…..
Betty,
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Cymbalta® (duloxetine hydrochloride) is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) and I believe it carries an FDA Black Box label warning about the potential increased risks of “suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults.”
Betty, So sad for you. . .
Information about Lamictal. This has been an effective medication for me. I’ve been taking it for 6 years. What will keep manic is lack of sleep. If I take medication and do not skip dosages then it work’s. What are some new medications for Bi-Polar. i HAVE TYPE 2
