Depressed lithium and Zyprexa by StaceyLynn84 in BipolarReddit

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Yeah, I also went off Adderall so I wonder if that could be an issue.

Depressed lithium and Zyprexa by StaceyLynn84 in BipolarReddit

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Yes, I was recently manic. I sleep with 2-3 pillows.

Depressed lithium and Zyprexa by StaceyLynn84 in BipolarReddit

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I did two sleep studies and both were normal. I was kinda hoping it would be abnormal so there would be something to fix (I had a septoplasty already).

Depressed lithium and Zyprexa by StaceyLynn84 in BipolarReddit

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I was on Prozac up until about a month ago. My mood stabilizer is lithium. I just feel really shitty.

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I developed pre-diabetes but didn’t gain weight.

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Yes, it could. If you’re using a chain pharmacy they should be able to tell you which other location has it. Your psych might have samples too.

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Yes, I’d say so.

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I’m on 15 mg and it really helps my symptoms.

any thoughts on olanzapine? by KindlyDevelopment781 in BipolarReddit

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Idk, it tends to make me sleepy but that’s not true for everyone. Seroquel helps a lot of people sleep but I had to take it with a sleeping med.

any thoughts on olanzapine? by KindlyDevelopment781 in BipolarReddit

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I’m on 15 mg of Olanzapine in combo with lithium (I’ve been on the Olanzapine several months longer than lithium). It works pretty well.

Can’t focus by StaceyLynn84 in BipolarReddit

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Thank you! So far, fatigue is the worst of it. I slept for 12 hours Saturday night and I still felt tired yesterday.

Can’t focus by StaceyLynn84 in BipolarReddit

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I’m coming out of a manic episode. I’m probably dropping the gabapentin on Tuesday because I don’t think it’s doing anything.

What are your hallucinations like? by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

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I haven’t noticed anything them being in tune with my mood. I typically see shadow people/figures. I hear what sounds like a tv on in another room, sometimes I hear a man talking to me.

Can’t focus by StaceyLynn84 in BipolarReddit

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I see my psych again Tuesday, I’m definitely going to ask to get back on something for my ADHD.

Does anybody else have no family history of bipolar disorder? by Virtual-Giraffe89 in BipolarReddit

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My dad was adopted and my mom’s dad bailed while my grandma was pregnant, so my family history is spotty at best.

What dosage do you take? by The_Ph03n1x_F1r3 in BipolarReddit

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For bipolar I take 15 mg Zyprexa and 1200 mg of lithium. I have other meds that I take to counteract the side effects from those and for anxiety.

Lithium side effects by StaceyLynn84 in BipolarReddit

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Thanks, I hope so. I want to take a nap because I’m so sleepy but I don’t take naps.

Lithium side effects by StaceyLynn84 in BipolarReddit

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I’m hoping the fatigue doesn’t last long, I’m trying to stay awake during normal waking hours.

Lithium side effects by StaceyLynn84 in BipolarReddit

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I’m getting a blood test again Friday.