my brother says that lithium isnt a drug for bipolar and mania and anxiety. i also take effexor and xanax
2006-06-21 15:43:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Lithium is what's called a mood stabilizer. It is often used for Bipolar Disorder to control the swings from mania to depression.
Effexor is an antidepressant.
Xanax is an antianxiety medication.
Hope that helps!
2006-06-21 15:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by softballer006 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Effexor is an antidepressant
xanax is an antianxiety agent
lithium is an older drug used as a mood stabilizer
there are many new drugs for bipolar disease, mania is just a part of bipolar manic state.
i would suggest seeing a psychiatrist, or if you currently are ask him about new drugs that may also help
one is GEODONE as a mood stabilizer
lithium requires periodic blood testing to maintain a therapeutic level
2006-06-21 22:56:20 · answer #2 · answered by STEVE M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's something to show your brother... he doesn't know what he's talking about... Lithium is one of the most popular treatments for bi polar disorder
Did the same doc perscribe all of those drugs to you??? because the 3rd site... recommends not taking Lithium with Effexor
Sometimes doctors don't communicate well and people end up on conflicting meds... please becareful!
2006-06-21 23:06:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jembee1720 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is your brother a Medical Doctor or a Pharmacist? Maybe he's a Psychiatrist or Psychologist?
2006-06-21 22:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well your brother needs to look things up before he tells you things the internet is a very easy way to do this
2006-06-21 22:47:51 · answer #5 · answered by bambi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is wrong.
2006-06-21 22:47:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-21 22:54:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋