Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Shakes, Swollen Feet, Difficult Swallowing When On Medication For Bipolar?
My friend is taking a medication for bipolar. She is also drinking quite heavy. She now has the shakes, not eating and her feet are quite swollen. When she does eat, she has a hard time swallowing and she ends up throwing up. I am worried about her and I want to know what to do. I don t know the name of the medication. She has been so drunk, she fell in the bathroom and received a concussion. Help!!! She is hiding her drinking now, because she is tired of hearing about us nagging at her.
posted on
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sat, 29 Mar 2014
Answered on
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Last reviewed on
Hi
Thanks for using healthcare magic
Mostly bipolar patients are on lithium and sometime lithium effect kidney's function. In that case, first get her kidney function her done. You can also take help of psychiatrist to control her drinking habit. In case, you need further help, you can ask us.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
Thanks for using healthcare magic
Mostly bipolar patients are on lithium and sometime lithium effect kidney's function. In that case, first get her kidney function her done. You can also take help of psychiatrist to control her drinking habit. In case, you need further help, you can ask us.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....