I am cycling so much, as many as 4 times a day, I just want to know what meds and side effects of the meds. This is driving me and my wife crazy, she is at the point she doesn't want to hear it anymore so I just lock up and get quiet and don't sleep or eat,this has been going on for about 4 days the past two have been the worse with the racing thoughts, really depressed feeling alone and deserted, I know that i'm becoming manic again and I'm fighting it all the way but it's starting to get the best of me, I need some help on the medications used for this please!
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Q: What medication helps the best with bipolar nos?
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3/23/09 9:08pm
8/27/08 7:36pm
I've had pretty decent success with Lamictal...I was diagnosed with Bipolar NOS and my doctor put me on it...I was pretty rapid cycling, as well and so far so good. Been on it for about 2 months.
The side effects are pretty much the same as any other anticonvulsant (drowsiness, nausea, headache, etc)...though probably the most unique is the risk of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, so you have to be pretty vigilant about the dosing schedule (your doctor can explain that, but basically you build up to the required dosage slowly) and if you notice any rashes (though rashes are also common with this drug) make sure to get it checked out. Annoy the hell out of your doctor with rashes...better safe than sorry.
6/ 5/09 5:56am
I have Bipolar NOS and i have been under treatment for many years,with little effect.I cant keep a job so i don't have insurance and so my medication has been on and off.I am broke and at witts end.I have seveare depression that lasts days and it seems as soon as it passes i am going manic and then i piss off everyone and make a complete ass of myself and do stupid things that wind up hurting me.i have been on and off illegal drugs for years too.i can't seem to do anything in moderation,weather it be sex,drinking ,smoking or drugs.I drive like a crazy person and go days without sleep.I forget to eat some times for days...Then i'm depressed again and i sleep for 3 or 4 days straight and wind up dehydrated from not drinking....I also hear voices that are not there,and hear my name called out when i'm alone.I have tried to get government help but they refuse to help me and my doctor won't see me without money..I think about death a lot when i'm depressed and do harmful things when i am manic.I can't live this way either.I am thinking of declaring myself indigent and checking into a state hospital.Normal people can't understand why you do the things you do..They tell me "just stop doing this to yourself" I am so tired of this. I wish i could help you..but i can't help myself.
10/ 2/10 1:52am
well i have bipolar nos too im trying trileptal'oxcarbazepine'and i start seeing the results .i have sometimes anxiety episodes but not even close the way i was . my mother shes bipolar too she takes depakote works for her but not for me . my son hes bipolar too he take same one that i take with zypresa and works for him .hope this help ..i know is hard but keep fighting dont loose the faith ever !!!
7/ 1/11 3:42am
LITHIUM was the anwser for me, infact it changed my life.
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Prozac done almost nothing for me,i was on effexor and zyprexa with some results but is too expensive to get if you don't have insurance.