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22

What is the best medicine for someone bipolar?

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Box Chick asked:


I’m 31, over weight and bipolar. What would be the best medicine? How much would it cost? I take Zoloft now.

Stephanie

Comments

8 Responses to “What is the best medicine for someone bipolar?”

  1. Kads on December 22nd, 2009 11:34 am

    Leah

    Wellbutrin
    Lexapro

  2. waterlily on December 25th, 2009 11:27 am

    Ava

    I’ve heard that litium is used to treat bipolar. It’s also very cheap!!!!!

  3. Lou on December 27th, 2009 5:53 am

    Gabrielle

    Lithium.

  4. gizmos_dreamer on December 28th, 2009 3:22 pm

    Kimberly

    I all depends on you- you may have to try a few. Not all people respond the same to all medications. I would recomend Lithium. But that one, you have to have a blood test every month to make sure your “levels ” like sodim and such, are right in your body. Also, talk to your doctor about what he/she would recommend, they know your medical history and other problems you may have that may impact what medicine may be good for you. Good Luck.

  5. radar on December 29th, 2009 4:41 pm

    Ella

    Look on
    Search for PTS. They’ll have an answer.

  6. CHRISTABEL on December 29th, 2009 8:16 pm

    Caroline

    This matter should be discussed with your doctor. He will try you on a few different meds to suit your particular concerns. If you are not happy with Zoloft tell him and of your weight concerns…he may add a med to help you with that or it may be counterproductive. Your primary concern should be your bipolar disorder. Half of America is overweight so you are not alone in that department. Best of luck.

  7. CLICKHEREx on December 31st, 2009 12:25 pm

    Jack

    See bipolar disorder at on page 2 (read the whole page & intro). Avoid Scientology like the plague that it is! (Dianetics too).

  8. MissKathleen on January 1st, 2010 4:08 am

    Carlos

    My boyfriend is bipolar and his hand permanently shakes all the time from the side effect of lithium. He will have this for the rest of his life.

    I take Zoloft and Wellbutrin with no side effects. I have a lot of energy on Wellbutrin. Of course everyone reacts differently, but you have to experiment with these various medications and switch if there are bad side effects. Eventually, you will find a medication that suites you fine. Good Luck!