Medication
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June 18, 2009 - 11:40 pm
Hey Everyone
I'm new to the site. And yes.. I have bipolar disorder.
I just got off seroquel because the side-effects were miserable. I've gained almost 10 pounds in a month and the med has made me EXTREMELY irritable. Has anyone else experienced these side effects??
I'm in the process of recovering from a severe manic episode. I'm on abilify now... just started. If anyone's on it, let me know if you like/dislike it?
I'm new to the site. And yes.. I have bipolar disorder.
I just got off seroquel because the side-effects were miserable. I've gained almost 10 pounds in a month and the med has made me EXTREMELY irritable. Has anyone else experienced these side effects??
I'm in the process of recovering from a severe manic episode. I'm on abilify now... just started. If anyone's on it, let me know if you like/dislike it?
Current medications as of 06-18-2009
| 10-10-2008 - Present: | Ambien, 10mg. Every Night |
| 05-04-2009 - Present: | Lamictal , 300mg. 150mg Twice a day |
| 06-17-2009 - Present: | Abilify, 10mg. Once a day |
Hey Everyone
I'm new to the site. And yes.. I have bipolar disorder.
I just got off seroquel because the side-effects were miserable. I've gained almost 10 pounds in a month and the med has made me EXTREMELY irritable. Has anyone else experienced these side effects??
I'm in the process of recovering from a severe manic episode. I'm on abilify now... just started. If anyone's on it, let me know if you like/dislike it?
I'm new to the site. And yes.. I have bipolar disorder.
I just got off seroquel because the side-effects were miserable. I've gained almost 10 pounds in a month and the med has made me EXTREMELY irritable. Has anyone else experienced these side effects??
I'm in the process of recovering from a severe manic episode. I'm on abilify now... just started. If anyone's on it, let me know if you like/dislike it?
Current medications as of 06-18-2009
| 10-10-2008 - Present: | Ambien, 10mg. Every Night |
| 05-04-2009 - Present: | Lamictal , 300mg. 150mg Twice a day |
| 06-17-2009 - Present: | Abilify, 10mg. Once a day |
June 19, 2009 - 8:04 am
Total Posts: 4
Joined: 05-26-2009
Joined: 05-26-2009
I have never taken seroquel- however- I've taken all the other meds u are on- along with a couple more- and I gained a ton of weight. When I asked my pdoc if the meds could be the cause of my weight gain he said no. I had a hard time believeing that. Yes I was taking abilify- 15mg- I dont remember it being all that fanfastic- but it did help me sleep.
I have never taken seroquel- however- I've taken all the other meds u are on- along with a couple more- and I gained a ton of weight. When I asked my pdoc if the meds could be the cause of my weight gain he said no. I had a hard time believeing that. Yes I was taking abilify- 15mg- I dont remember it being all that fanfastic- but it did help me sleep.
June 19, 2009 - 10:45 am
Total Posts: 52
Joined: 03-31-2009
Joined: 03-31-2009
Your post made me think of a couple of things. 1.) It can take awhile (yes even longer than a month) for your body to adjust to these medications. They are potent and it can take a long time for the level in your body to adjust to the levels it needs to be.
2.) A large number of medications used to treat bipolar disorder have weight gain listed as a side effect. I'm not 100% sure, but I think seroquel is one as well. Its just the nature of the drugs.
Most doctors and therapists are going to tell you if you are bipolar, getting exercise is extremely important. It first of all helps improve your mood and second of all it helps combat the nasty side effects of our medications.
2.) A large number of medications used to treat bipolar disorder have weight gain listed as a side effect. I'm not 100% sure, but I think seroquel is one as well. Its just the nature of the drugs.
Most doctors and therapists are going to tell you if you are bipolar, getting exercise is extremely important. It first of all helps improve your mood and second of all it helps combat the nasty side effects of our medications.
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Your post made me think of a couple of things. 1.) It can take awhile (yes even longer than a month) for your body to adjust to these medications. They are potent and it can take a long time for the level in your body to adjust to the levels it needs to be.
2.) A large number of medications used to treat bipolar disorder have weight gain listed as a side effect. I'm not 100% sure, but I think seroquel is one as well. Its just the nature of the drugs.
Most doctors and therapists are going to tell you if you are bipolar, getting exercise is extremely important. It first of all helps improve your mood and second of all it helps combat the nasty side effects of our medications.
2.) A large number of medications used to treat bipolar disorder have weight gain listed as a side effect. I'm not 100% sure, but I think seroquel is one as well. Its just the nature of the drugs.
Most doctors and therapists are going to tell you if you are bipolar, getting exercise is extremely important. It first of all helps improve your mood and second of all it helps combat the nasty side effects of our medications.
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June 19, 2009 - 11:33 am
Total Posts: 45
Joined: 06-18-2009
Joined: 06-18-2009
I've been on seroquel before and I was miserable as well. Good for you for being a strong advocate for your own wellness and getting off of it.
Unfortunately, I've had negative experiences with Abilify and Zyprexa as well.
I just started Lamictal again and I've had good luck with what I've been on when I'm faithful to my regimen. Everyone is different. It's taken me two years so far.
Be well.
Unfortunately, I've had negative experiences with Abilify and Zyprexa as well.
I just started Lamictal again and I've had good luck with what I've been on when I'm faithful to my regimen. Everyone is different. It's taken me two years so far.
Be well.
Current medications as of 06-19-2009
| 06-18-2009 - Present: | Citalopram/Celexa, 30 mg. 1 |
| 06-18-2009 - Present: | Clonazepam/Klonopin, 1 mg. 1 |
| 06-18-2009 - Present: | Lithium Carbonate, 900 mg. 1 |
| 06-18-2009 - Present: | Remeron/Mirtazipine, 30 mg. 1 |
I've been on seroquel before and I was miserable as well. Good for you for being a strong advocate for your own wellness and getting off of it.
Unfortunately, I've had negative experiences with Abilify and Zyprexa as well.
I just started Lamictal again and I've had good luck with what I've been on when I'm faithful to my regimen. Everyone is different. It's taken me two years so far.
Be well.
Unfortunately, I've had negative experiences with Abilify and Zyprexa as well.
I just started Lamictal again and I've had good luck with what I've been on when I'm faithful to my regimen. Everyone is different. It's taken me two years so far.
Be well.
Current medications as of 06-19-2009
| 06-18-2009 - Present: | Citalopram/Celexa, 30 mg. 1 |
| 06-18-2009 - Present: | Clonazepam/Klonopin, 1 mg. 1 |
| 06-18-2009 - Present: | Lithium Carbonate, 900 mg. 1 |
| 06-18-2009 - Present: | Remeron/Mirtazipine, 30 mg. 1 |
Joined: 06-18-2009