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What Are The Symptoms Of Bipolar 1 Disorder?
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Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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Question : Hi,
Is that ya pic I see on line?
Anyway, my doc told me I am bipolar. My question, what is bipolar 1
When should I take lamotrigine 25mg? I bought it yesterday but reading s/e I'm unsure bout taking it.
I may have a couple of sign and Symptoms, but I have always been this way!
I'm 58yrs old or young depending who I ask.
Is that ya pic I see on line?
Anyway, my doc told me I am bipolar. My question, what is bipolar 1
When should I take lamotrigine 25mg? I bought it yesterday but reading s/e I'm unsure bout taking it.
I may have a couple of sign and Symptoms, but I have always been this way!
I'm 58yrs old or young depending who I ask.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Bipolar 1 disorder is characterized by intermittent periods of mania and depression.
Mania is what you describe above -- talking rapidly while on antidepressants, decreased sleep, increased energy, racing thoughts. Depression is characterized by low mood, insomnia or sleeping too much, eating too much or too little, and feeling lack of pleasure in things.
Lamotrigine is a very safe and very effective medication for preventing manic and depressive episodes. The only side effect to be aware of is rash, which if it happens you need to show to your doctor, but otherwise it is safe. I'm sure this medication will help you!
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Bipolar 1 disorder is characterized by intermittent periods of mania and depression.
Mania is what you describe above -- talking rapidly while on antidepressants, decreased sleep, increased energy, racing thoughts. Depression is characterized by low mood, insomnia or sleeping too much, eating too much or too little, and feeling lack of pleasure in things.
Lamotrigine is a very safe and very effective medication for preventing manic and depressive episodes. The only side effect to be aware of is rash, which if it happens you need to show to your doctor, but otherwise it is safe. I'm sure this medication will help you!
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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