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I'm just curious seen that Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant drug yet is known to cause mood stability. how does this drug affects the mood. ## Hello, Ricky! How are you? It's really due to how it affect the chemicals in the brain. Conversely, in some people, it can cause irritability and mood swings. The U.S. FDA lists its other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness and headache. What dosage is the patient taking?

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Hi my mom had been using lithium with Thyronorm 50 mcg since the report of Anti tpo nd Tsh were so high than the range also my mom felt like the part below stomach aren't working so properly and she feels tired so doctor suggested to take valporate instead of lithium nd now she feels more sleepy nd passes most of her time by sleeping nd the problem of the muscles below stomach also increasing I m so scared

Marazipe with lithium..thyroid meds..larazidine and 1/2 sleep aid. My stomache has started to ache and have to keep running to restroom. I have sopped nuts..popcorn..dairy... Very agruvating. ## Did you mean Mirtazapine? I'm unsure, because there are several similar medication names. Can you please check the spelling of your medications and post back? As reported by the FDA, most antidepressants can cause diarrhea and stomach pain as side effects, along with headache, dizziness and weight gain. Usually, such side effects are transient and taper off, as your body adjusts to the medication.

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i have been prescribed ciplar 40 for migraines ## My son has been prescribed Ciplar 40mg twice a day for tremors in hand while writing.He is taking this medicine alongwith Pacetane2mg Thrice a day since last 6months.What are its side effects.He is also given Liofen 10 mg since last two months. ## I have also same problem of tremars in hand.I am taking Ciplar la 40 twise aday and lonezap 0.5 twice..I have suggested to take it for life time. Do you feel good responce of medicine that u r taking. which doctor you are cunsulting. ## Can I take lithium carbonate alongside ciplar 40

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I was diagnosed with BP2 and on Lithium, antidepressants etc and prescribed Purata for about a year to sleep at night (my brain just won't ever switch off) the Purata 30mg worked excellent but then I had colon problems and the spes said it could have been caused by all the meds I'm on, so I was weaned off everything. Then they discovered my colon was more than twice the normal lenght and it was shortened. I'm doing quite fine off all the meds except that I could not sleep. So last week doc prescribed 30mg Purata again, but now its not working at all! Is it because its the second time around? Should I take it just before going to bed or how long before it kicks in? I really suffer to fall asleep, but once I'm sleeping I have no trouble to stay asleep. P.s. I go to gov cli...

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I take lithium Citalopram Clonazepam and Trazadone I have false positives three times for amphetamines on Cps mouth swabs can anyone tell me why this is happening but I pass iron tests.... ## Trazadone will give you a false positive for amph-meth which is why you got the false positive ## I have had false reading for 6mam/and weed on a swab test I am on buprenorphine help I have my son too lose.I have given them another swab and have a hair test soon.Omg I am in a worse state reading that hair test can be wrong help me I have been clean for 9mnths ## Well i had another swab done the same time they gave me the false reading and it came back negative. The thing is I am in a child custody case and that false test would of been the 1st thing the judge read on top of the other lies i have to...

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I take 1x250mg lithium morning & @2x 250mg at night I want to reduce by one 250mg lithium ## Hello, Lenore! How are you? Why do you want to lower it, are you having some problem with it? Have you consulted your healthcare provider? Lowering your dosage too fast could cause some rebound effects, such as a manic depressive episode, that could be problematic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, thirst, dizziness, weakness and itching skin.

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Someone I know was diagnosed with biopolar and depression. Have a background of substance abuse. He was put only on epitec 50mg twice a day. His saddenly stopped the epitec and have suicidal idees and even tried too. Is it possible that the background of substance abuse can cause biopolar and should the epitec be incresed? ## Are Epitec the generic of Epilim ## Hello, Tracie! How are you? Yes, it is definitely possible for substance abuse to cause such problems. But as to increasing the medication, that is up to his doctor, he may also need stronger medications. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Epitec (Lamotrigine) as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and mood swings. Thus, the mood swings may also contribute to some of his problems. Maverick, no they are not the s...

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I am suffering from Bi-Polar Disorder and my Psychiatrist has given me following medicines. 1. Desval ER 250 2. Tetrafol 3. Pentamed 40 4. Soltus OD 100 5. Pacitane I am planning to take Steroids (Clenbuterol 40 and T3) to lose weights along with the medicines prescribed to me above. What precaution should I take while taking these medicines and Steroids. Gender: Male Age: 36 Height: 5 feet 8 inches. Weight: 90kgs. ## No, the steroids will not help with weight loss, they actually cause weight gain and mostly through fluid retention, which can be quite dangerous. If you want to lose weight, you need to discuss it with your doctor to find the best way for you to do so naturally and safely. What types of foods do you eat? How much exercise do you get? ## no clen an t3 are used by bodybuild...

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Can Cymgen 60 be taken if you are Bipolar? ## It can be taken, if the patient's doctor has prescribed it for them to take. Cymgen contains the active ingredient Duloxetine, it is an SNRI antidepressant. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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So my mother has a text book of illnesses and is prescribed oxy 30's. Recently through the past few months her doctor has been cutting down her script almost every month. She started at 8 a day and has been on them for many many years for pain. He then cut her down to HALF do to "new drug laws". Now he is trying to get her in half again to only 2 a day! Keep in mind my mother is bi-polar, has rumitoid arthritis, bladder cancer, etc. Anyways, this month he switch her to one script every two weeks. He then didn't fill her script when it was due cause he went out of town and didn't leave a prescription fill slip at the office. So my mom waited a week till he got back(was never notified he was back) and now they won't give her another script till the 1st. So she has ...

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l lost my mother to Lithium Poisoning/Toxicity last year. Although this drug has been around so long, I need to express my concerns. Why are there no REAL rules and regulations regarding how drug is dispensed and monitored? Her life could have been saved if the proper levels were taken as they should have been.I thought that a physician is supposed to take levels at least every 3 months? The doctor also had her on celexa, which I think complicated things even more. I wish there was an advocacy group or regulations that could bring awareness and try to protect people from this deadly drug and its dangers. My mother accidentally got the wrong dose and no labs for 18 months. She died 15 days after levels reach toxic and became flu like symptoms. Please be careful if you are taking this dru...

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My psychiatrist prescribed me 450 mg of lithium twice a day. I'm supposed to take my first dose tonight but i'm VERY afraid it's going to harm me. I am also taking 5mg of Risperdal and a half a mg of Klonopin as needed for anxiety. I've read a lot of horror stories about Lithium and i'm afraid that the first dose could hurt me. Should i be worried? ## Hello, Amanda! How are you? Lithium is most commonly used to treat the manic episodes of manic depression. As to the horror stories, I want to make you aware that mostly what you'll find online are tales from people that have had problems with a medication, because the millions that are taking it successfully, without problems have no need to go hunting information online about it. Thus, what you're reading is r...

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thyroid medication ## I am taking levothyroid..in addition to lithium, wellbutrin and colzapam. I noticed that since taking the levothyroid I am more depressed, does this drug have that effect, do my other drugs interfer...thanks ## The only relevant warning I can find is that it SHOULD not be taken with Lithium, so that could be having an effect and you should consult your doctor. Does anyone else have any experience with this? ## Taking lithium causes hypothyroidism. You have to take thyroid meds(levothyroid) the rest of your life…not sure about lithium? all things to discuss with your dr. find a Dr. who knows all about thyroid and your lithium

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I am suffering from Trigimenal Nuralgia,trying medicine like Tegeral but not effect.Ant remeady,the sever pain comes and go but the frequency is too nuch high,NS ## NS, I have Trigeminal Neuralgia as well so I understand your pain. If you have the Typical or Type 1 TN, which are the "electric bolt pain" too your head, unfortunately, only anti-seizure Meds will only stop that. If Tegretol didn't help, talk to your Neurologist about trying others. There are many to try. If you have Atypical or Type 2 TN, which is the constant burning nerve pain, yes, narcotics have helped a lot of TN sufferers, including myself. Most likely you will need to see a pain specialist to receive any pain Meds. I have found most Neurologists stick only with anti- seizure meds only. I have had TN sinc...

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Dr. Says dangerous to quit c.t. I want to quit feel they are harming me ## Hi Steve, Based on my findings from PubMed, it's recommended that you discontinue use via a gradual tapering process. Reason being is that Lithium has been known to cause withdrawal symptoms with abrupt discontinuation, and even if you were to only miss it for just a few days. PubMed goes on to describe Lithium withdrawal to be more so associated with an increased risk of relapse or recurrences of the condition you're using it to treat (e.g. bi polar disorder); especially within the first few weeks. Ref: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12404784 That said, it sounds like it would be best to work closely with your Dr. on a dosing regimen that titrates your overall usage of the drug over time, in order to lessen any...

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My doctor is tapering me off of lithium treatment slowly due to random huge painful cysts on my face after 10 yrs of treatment. I was on a therapeutic level of 900mgs at bedtime for the beginning 8 yrs, gradually downgraded with blood levels always being fine. Im 100 lbs. I workout often. I cant take these cysts anymore so getting lowered with frequent and professional monitoring and blood level checks. However, I'm curious to know how long it remains in my body as I have not been able to get to my pharmacy due to the weather in my work the past two days and missed my 575 milligram dose the past two nights. I'm curious to know if it is still in my body? Or will i experience any bad Random side effects? being that I haven't had it for two nights? Not saying I should just stop...

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I would like to know if anyone else has had the same problem as me. I have been taking Tegretol since I was 20 so that makes it 26 years for me. I was told I have little bone in my gums and my teeth are going to fall out. I have had perfect teeth my whole life!!!! Has anyone else had this problem. ## Hello, Amina! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. I've just read over the full list of possible side effects, as provided by the U.S. FDA and I've not found this listed anywhere, nor has it been reported by other users. Its typical side effects usually include nausea, drowsiness, headache, irritability, mood swings and weight changes. It has been known to cause dry mouth, but that while that could contribute to tooth decay, it shouldn't cause bon...

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I went to emergency room for my back six months ago I was UN agonizing pain. The xray they said showed sciatic nerve. Arthritis also in left hip. I been in pain since .nobody takes me serious I have been to numerous doctors and they assume I am jus after pain pills. My life has been pure hell. I don't know where to turn. I already suffer from anxiety and,depression. I need help. ## Hi LilDea, I'm very sorry to hear about your situation surrounding your medical needs. Did the doctor who performed your x-rays suggest you pursue any other avenues of treatment after going over them with you? Surely she/he could've offered some sort of advice for going about healing your body that doesn't involve pain meds (especially since it seems like they don't want you taking them in...

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Am pregnant and am on tegretol. Am also taking pregnacare original. Is it safe. Please I need your advice. ## Make sure you tell your baby doctor. It is high risk, but I have had 3 healthy kids. Your baby can have birth defects, etc... Your going to have to have your tegretol level checked every month and you will have to take more and more. Just make sure your doctor knows and keep track of your blood pressure too. Good Luck!!!!!!

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