There are a lot of different meds out there on the market. What works for some may not for others. As you probably have seen, patients sometimes need to try different combos and that really is the only way to find out what will work the best. Sometimes 3 or 4 meds are needed and sometimes 1 or 2 work. It is very important that patients report any side effects, good or bad. It may take a little time but be patient and you will find something that will work. Hang in there! The meds you said he is presently taking are normal for his ADHD and Bi-Polar. Just to let you know, I am 38 and have been diagnosed with both of the same disorders. Find a good MD who is very experienced in those illnesses and make sure there is a good communication between him, yourself and son. Last, make sure the doctor listens to everything you or you son tell him. He will be able to give your son the best treatment if the lines of communication are open. You should have him explain in detail what each drug your son is taking does to the body and how it helps. Some drugs are only given for side effects of another. But most important of all is to let your son participate 100 % because he will most likely follow instructions and confide in you if he has any fears or questions. Sorry I kind of blabbed a little too much. I just have had a lifetime of handeling my conditions along with family members who also suffer various conditions. I would be happy to talk to you about my experience but for right now it is important that you confide in your MD and get your questions answered. If you still feel unsure, go get another opinion or change physicians. Good luck.
Margaret San Diego, CA
As margret said it's really very individual when it comes to these sort of diagnosis. I have both adhd and Bipolar disorder as well and take several drugs. It's all about finding the right combo that works for your son. I wouldn't suggest tampering with his current combo if it's working for him. Although clonipin lithium and abilify are three medications which treat mania. And both lexapro and lithium will treat the depressive phase. Again it depends on the severity but some of these meds are redundent. Klonopin is also typically used for anxiety not bipolar disorder although it will work to control mania. Klonopin is something i take myself but i would be reluctant to give it to a child unless everything else failed because it can be quite addictive. If your son suffers from anxiety their is a bipolar med called Valporate that works on the same chemical in the brain as klonopin but it is not addictive. Also straterra affects the neurotransmitter norepinehrine and lexapro affects serotonin. Their are a class of drugs called SNRI (serotonin norepinehrine reuptake inhibitors) that affect both. Some examples of which are Effexor XR and Cymblata. If he took one of them he wouldn't need to take 2 pills and could just take one. Like i said before it all depends on his individual response and possible adverse reactions to the meds. But always get a second or even third opinion.
Karan New Jersey
abilify and wellbutrin together
Although the US FDA does not oversee any medication sold in Canada, prescription medications sold in Canada are generally felt to be relatively safe and of good quality. Escitalopram (generic for Lexapro) and aripiprazole (generic for Abilify) may be prescribed for usage at the same time (i.e., there are no major contraindications to their use together). In summary, one should be able to safely use generic Lexapro from Canada and generic Abilify safely is taken as directed.
Abilify is way different than Lexapro and will cause different side effects and unpleasant ones at that.......Be very Careful with Abilify itis an antipsychotic and can cause orthostatic hypotension which can make you fall down and hurt yourself and other weird and unpleasant side effects
No. Those drugs take a while to start working.
Lexapro is a medication that you take every day as prescribed by your doctor. Xanax is a medication used when you feel anxiety.
Every depression medication will work differently depending on the individual. The best depression treatment is the one that works for you. Many similar drugs such as celexa and lexapro, will benefit from the addition of drugs like abilify.
Lexapro cannot cause eye infections. Like any medication, lexapro may cause puffy eyelids, but it is unlikely to do so.
Lexapro is an antidepressant used to treat Bipolar, and Major depression disorders. This is one of many medication that can take at least 30 days of taking the medication for it to be able to take full effect. But, yes if you have been on Lexapro for longer than 3 weeks then it could be unsafe. Depending on what the medication is used for the reactions could cause the disorder to become worse than before the medication.
I strongly suggestt hat you do not take Zyprexa. I took it and had HORRIBLE side effects. I am sure it can be different for some but two of my friends were on it and we all experienced severe weight gain (20 lbs in 2 weeks) and extreeme fatigue. I took Lexapro and Zyprexa together along with Colonipin. Not a great mix. Make sure you check with your Dr before taking anything. Medication can be very dangerous if not taken properly
My mother has Parkinson's and has had Deep Brain Stimulation. She does not take any more Parkinson's medication but does take Lexapro. I think, but am not 100% sure, that she can take typical Parkinson's meds (Sinemet) as well as Lexapro.
I'm on Zoloft and the outbreaks are NONSTOP even with suppresive medication...I don't know if Lexapro would do it as well but it's an SSRI so I wouldn't be surprised.
There are many, Cymbalta, Lexapro, Abilify, Celexa, Effexor, Paxil, Elavil, and many more. It really depends on the severity and symptoms. Consult a doctor and they can help prescribe.