I’m going to talk about side effects and withdrawal possibilities of bipolar medication. [ Read More ]
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I’m going to talk about side effects and withdrawal possibilities of bipolar medication. [ Read More ]
** Here is the post from 2008….. Five mood swings in one day! I doubt that is a record, but it sure wears me out. In that past week, I’ve had at least 20 mood swings. They are mild, but certainly strong enough to chart. Yesterday I had three distinct upswings. The day before that, I had a few upswings and an intense hour long downswing where I [ Read More ] I’m just plain worn out! I honestly think that switching to the generic Lamotrigine (Lamictal) has made me more tired. I know it has increased my other side effects. As I’ve said in a lot of other posts, it’s working exactly the same as Lamictal in terms of mood swings. Which is good! But I am not myself physically. I am sure this will end, but it’s definitely proof that generics are not the same as the original product in terms of the non active ingredients. If you look under the Lamictal category on the right, you can read some great discussions on what it was like for those of us who went from Lamictal to generic Lamotrigine! I wonder who else has had trouble changing to a generic? I’m not even sure if trouble is the right word as the [ Read More ] Bipolar Disorder and Medication Woes: Generic Lamictal ( Lamotrigine) This is a long newsletter as it is a long story about bipolar disoder and genetic medications! This is a past story that is still relevant. ** Have you noticed that bipolar disorder can sneak up on you in so many ways? I’m always amazed when it sneaks up on me and I get sick no matter how carefully I manage the illness. For the past few weeks, I’ve had a terrifically difficult time working. I have also been really hard on myself. I kept saying, “What is wrong with me! Why can’t I just sit down and finish this book project! It’s only about 20 hours of work and then I can get another book deal! Why am I putting off something that completely affects my future?” This went on for weeks. [ Read More ]
My meds were on the counter- I should have put them in my bag last night- and I didn’t. I managed to leave them on the counter. So now it’s 5PM and I have missed two med doses. Luckily I have my Lamictal in the car- so I was able to take that- but not my Lithium. I don’t do well when I miss doses. When I get home later tonight, I will take one pill- then wake up at 2 am or so and take another pill and then the final dose in the morning. That will get me back on schedule. It’s not good sleep wise- but [ Read More ]
I am good about taking my medications. I basically have no life if I don’t use my Lamictal along with my management plan. They can’t work alone- so meds are my lifeline. I have small amounts of my meds in many locations as I move around town a lot and may forget to put my daily meds container in my purse. Here’s where I put them: 1. My glove compartment 2. My mom’s house 3. My house 4. My daily dose in my purse- I fill this bottle every night. Today, I was putting a bottle of meds at my mom’s house and had my daily bottle in my backpack. I took out both bottles at once. My daily meds are 700mg Lamictal (my Lamictal is much higher than most doses), Ativan for sleeping if it’s a [ Read More ] |
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