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, 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

I am SO sorry this happened. Suicide is a tragedy. Lamictal gave me a fever & a rash all over my body. The ER MD said it can be fatal but only in .002% of the population who take it. So I went back to Depakote. I’ve read a Lot about my brain disorders & treatments. Adults have different outcomes on meds than children/teens. All meds take about 6 weeks to have a readable effect. Seroquel is what I take against suicidal feelings. After 4 weeks on seroquel, my formerly constant thoughts of suicide were gone. This is too late to help your dear son but perhaps it will help someone else who is reading this. An MD should be wary of all side effects before prescribing. It’s so difficult to predict when someone may be suicidal because it is Not OK to talk about in our society. People are considered weak if they admit to having any sort of mental disorder. So it is not your fault that this happened. Bless you as you deal with your son’s death.

Can a person with this condition bear children?

hi betty so sorry i know it be alomst a yr, but this is the first time here. yes alot of the depression meds do but that alot of meds to be on too.now i dont know if you get to read this, but did an autopsy revealed sucidal or did his dr say it was sucidal?? b/c if it wasnt then you mighth go back on the dr. i hope you the very best and again i so sorry for you lost you thoughts and prayer or with me.

i have a son that 17 and he been bipolar since 3 grade and been on some of the meds you said and he was allergic to lacvmital… take care and god bless you……

Betty Ann, my heart goes out to you.

Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.