Here is an interesting list- the FDA (federal drug administration) has to ok a drug for use with bipolar disorder before a drug company can advertise that the drug can be used for bipolar disorder. Here is a list of the approved drugs with their initiation dates. I will write more on this topic in [...]
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Zyprexa, also known as Olanzapine is an anti psychotic drug (also known as a neuroleptic) used to treat psychosis and psychotic mania. It’s called an atypical antipsychotic as it is a new class of drugs with less side effects that the old anti-psychotics such as Thorazine and Haldol. Zyprexa is known for weight gain- an average [...] I recently opened a magazine and saw an antidepressant (Pristiq) I had never heard of- so I asked my coauthor Dr. John Preston to explain the mistique of Pristiq! Hi…Pristiq (desvenlafaxine)is a clone of Effexor…I like it because the starting dose is often the therapeutic dose (50 mg)…with Effexor you had to start low (37.5 mg) [...] Most people take medications and don’t know why or truly understand the possible side effects. We have extended this offer since so many of you were able to access the special pricing link.
#1 Find Medications that Work for You-with Limited Side Effects For many people with bipolar disorder, discovering the right combination of medications is the most difficult and frustrating part of treating this illness. I know that I spent many years trying to find meds that worked for me and when I did, I became even more [...] I recently found out that I won the Eli Lilly Reintegration Achievement Award. That’s quite a mouthful! The award is for a person with either bipolar disorder or schizophrenia who takes their personal treatments skills and uses them to help other people manage the illness as successfully as possible.Sometimes I have to step back and [...] |
The Health Cards System! The most widely used self-help program in the world for the management of bipolar disorder, the Health Cards System is not just a book, but a practical, hands-on tool for reducing symptoms and maintaining healthy and stable relationships. Designed for both individuals and family members. |
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