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What is the best medicine with the least side effects for bipolar 2 or cyclothymia disorder?
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∙ 14y ago
We cannot provide medical advice of that kind. Please speak with your doctor and pharmacist for help in deciding what medications are best for you.
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What is geodon the medicine for?
It is for Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
What are the effects of bipolar disorder?
Mood swings- Manic and Depressive
What emotions are asscciated with bipolar disorder?
Although Bipolar Disorder effects everyone differently, Bipolar Disorder has been known to effect happiness, sadness, interests, likes, dislikes, etc. If you are intersted in learning more I encourage you to search "Bipolar Disorder" in a search engine. (Here is a site I like: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml)
Can you have bipolar disorder even though you sleep well?
Yes. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder, not a sleep disorder, although it can effect sleep, depending on the person. It is very individual and differs from person to person in how it effects them.
The effects of bipolar disorder?
DepressionOverexcitement (mania)Mixed statesMood swingsEmotional disturbances
Can the effects of pcp mimic bipolor disorder?
Yes. The effects make you think the intoxicated person is a drunk bipolar with schizophrenia.
What has the author Sarah A L Marshall written?
Sarah A. L. Marshall has written: 'Probing acute opioid effects in bipolar disorder'
What if someone is misdiagnosed with Bipolar disorder- are there negative effects of a non bipolar person taking bipolar medications?
That all depends on the medication. Different medicines used to treat bipolar are often used for many other purposes. Tegretol, for example, is sometimes prescribed for bipolar but is also used to treat certain kinds of headaches. Seroquel, as another popular example, is often used for sleep or for depression.
What body systems are affected by bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder, although it affects the mental processes and emotions, has far-reaching effects. Bipolar disorder is mainly known for the swings between high and low mood, as well as the fluctuating energy levels. High moods cause patients to indulge in more risky behavior and act more impulsively or recklessly, whereas low moods cause lethargy and lack of motivation. Since the brain and body are linked, the phases of bipolar disorder will have a negative affect on the other systems of the body.
What happens if you take bipolar medicine but are not bipolar?
That depends on the medication you're taking. "Bipolar medicine" implies a mood stabilizer, like Lithium, Depakote® or another anti-seizure medication, or one of the atypical antipsychotics, like Seroquel®, rather than antidepressants. None of these medications is used exclusively in the treatment of bipolar disorder.If you don't have bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety or a sleeping disorder, you will probably experience at least some side-effects of the medication without receiving much benefit. You may or may not feel less aggressive, overall; you may or may not experience cognitive (thinking) difficulties; you may or may not experience weight gain; you may or may not feel sedated or sluggish. There are a host of other, more transient, side-effects that vary by medication.Sudden discontinuation of a mood stabilizer by someone who's really bipolar can lead to a relapse in symptoms, potential for reduce efficacy (effectiveness) when restarted, and possibly a long recovery period.If you've been diagnosed bipolar, but simply disbelieve the diagnosis, be aware that this type of denial is very common. If you're questioning your doctor's assessment, please discuss your concerns directly with him or her.
Who termed the disorder named Bipolar Disorder?
A relationship between mania and melancholia had long been observed, although the basis of the current conceptualisation can be traced back to French psychiatrists in the 1850s. The term "manic-depressive illness" or psychosis was coined by German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin in the late nineteenth century, originally referring to all kinds of mood disorder. German psychiatrist Karl Leonhard split the classification again in 1957, employing the terms unipolar disorder (major depressive disorder) and bipolar disorder.
What is lamictin drug?
Lamictal or lamotrigine is used as an anti-convulsant in cases of epilepsy, and also in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Lamictal is the commercial name for the drug Lamotrigine. It is used in the treatment of epilepsy and bi-polar disorder.
