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What Causes Low Appetite After Increasing The Dosage Of Bipolar Medication?

I am a 22 year old female. I was diagnosed with bipolar at 17 and just recently increased my dosage and i am experiencing some horrible side effects. i made the mistake of drinking moderately over the weekend.So that has to be the 1 REASON why im going through this. Symptoms In this order. decreased appetite, EXTREME lower back pain near ribs, intense sore muscles, 2 days with no bowel moments, dizziness, lack of sleep and breast soreness. I know that was a lot of information but im concerned. Please respond.
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern towards your horrible side-effects. Which could be due to sodium Valproate as it may result in loss of appetite due to hepatotoxicity. So, I would advise you to get your liver-function tests done.


Lack of bowel movements could be due to any anticholinergic medication in your prescription like Pacitane, etc.
So, I would advise you to discuss with your doctor regarding these effects and get your alteration of drugs.


Hope this information is helpful.


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What Causes Low Appetite After Increasing The Dosage Of Bipolar Medication?

Hi! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! I have gone through your query and understand your concern towards your horrible side-effects. Which could be due to sodium Valproate as it may result in loss of appetite due to hepatotoxicity. So, I would advise you to get your liver-function tests done. Lack of bowel movements could be due to any anticholinergic medication in your prescription like Pacitane, etc. So, I would advise you to discuss with your doctor regarding these effects and get your alteration of drugs. Hope this information is helpful. Thank you