i am on lithium and resperdal but am not doing fine i cant focus
2007-01-16 00:18:55 · 15 answers · asked by hani e 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
If you are truely Bipolar, you need to be on a mood stabilizer like lithium, Depekote, Tegretol, Lamictal, Topomax, Neurototin, etc.
The most commonly prescibed for Bipolar 1 are Lithium and Depakote. The most commonly prescribed for Bipolar 2 are Lamictal.
In addition to mood stabilizers, most Bipolar patients are on either antipsychotics like Risperdal or Seroquel or anti-depressants.
If you can't focus, talk with your doctor. You probably need a med adjustment.
2007-01-16 03:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by riptide_71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-24 22:40:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a variety of meds for this disorder. Lithium, Depakote, best bet would be go to a good psychiatrist because I don't think that people who answer these questions are qualified in any way. The only reason I answered with these two names of meds is because I have a lot of family that has mental illness and these are some of the meds I have seen my mom take
2007-01-16 00:40:23 · answer #3 · answered by miseryluvscompany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the truth is there is no best medication....medications work differently on people. It is a trial and error when trying to find the best anti-depressants for someone......thats why you should keep your Dr aware of such side effects that your enduring now.
I have been on Paxil, Depocote, Neuratine, Respital, Cymbalta and now current and successfully on Lexapro and Abilify.....so keep working with your Dr. til you find what works best for you!
2007-01-16 00:25:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on both those meds too. started having side effects from risperdal get off that poison. i take lithium 450mg x 2 controlled release. the pharmacist will tell you the best meds currently being used
2007-01-16 00:28:45 · answer #5 · answered by hobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately my 21 year old Daughter suffers with that and it is not an easy road you must travel. Her Doctor had to adjust and change her medications several times before she got one that worked for her without the side affects. The downside of Bi-Polar seems to be at times Ones mind will tell them they do not need the medication and believe me that is the farthest thing from the truth, you must stay on your medicine!!! See you Doctor, do not hesitate and tell him whats going on, he needs to adjust your medication. My heart goes out to you, but never give up hope..
2007-01-16 00:27:38 · answer #6 · answered by donna_honeycutt47 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 6 years ago. they switched my meds several times. I probably tried everything. this past year, I found a new Dr that said i was probably mis diagnosed. he has been treating me for an anxiety disorder instead and within 3 months, we found the proper meds. make sure you get second opinions when it comes to your mental health. the insurance companies have more to do with this "diagnosis" than you may think. good luck to you.
2007-01-16 01:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by N I K I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get back to your doctor and report this. There are many other anti-depressants (SSRI's) that work; you have to find the right one. Wellbutrin, Celexa, etc., etc.,
You are going to get your Lithium checked regularly?
2007-01-16 00:27:09 · answer #8 · answered by poutine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then you need to tell your doctor.
There are a variety of treatments and it's a very individual thing.
If your doctor is responding the way you think he should, get a new doctor.
tc
2007-01-16 00:23:51 · answer #9 · answered by timc_fla 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a Dr or Psychiatrist can answer that.
Different ppl need different doses of medications.
2007-01-16 00:24:33 · answer #10 · answered by Screamin' Banshee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋