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Started taking Latuda a week ago and wondering how long it takes to start working.

spider6

It’ giving me gut issues and was hoping that was going to stop soon too

3 answers | 4 comments

Has anyone tried Lithium?

rinas4

Hi I am bipolar II. I was on Lamictal, but just did not seem to work anymore. So my Dr. wants me to try Lithium,and I am scared to try it...

4 answers | 3 comments

HOW MUCH SEROQUEL IS TOO MUCH!!

SilentRage

my doctor prescribed seroquel to me a few months back he just said i had a mood disorder but want to continue checking me, i am going for...

5 answers | 2 comments

Depakote and Hair Loss

jhens1998

My son is 25 and has seizure disorder. This past Thanksgiving, he had a total of 5 seizures over 24 hours necessitating a hospital visit...

2 answers

Evening time depression

ApRiLGeTsAngry77

Hi all! I am new and wanted some input on a concern that I have had for awhile. I wake up happy everyday ( before I take my meds) That so...

5 answers | 1 comment

Bipolar meds and weight gain

Mamma23_01

Hello Everyone, I'm very new community. My new dr. just recently told me that me that I'm bipolar. I had been on lamictal for about...

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Arlington, VA

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