Hello all,
Today im going to talk about Medications and Medication changes. Right now im on 5 different meds. I used to be on alot more but in August they toned it down to 5. When your first diagnosed, they like to try things in the hospital first so they can monitor you for any reactions to the medications they put you on. For me it was trial and error, as i think it is for most people, but again everyone is different. When they start your medications the first couple of weeks the medications my make you VERY tired. Or you may have another reaction to them. When i first went and they gave me the medications i felt like a zombie when i was in there. I told them and they immediately adjusted them. Again they may make you tired BUT if you dont feel right altogether you NEED to tell them how you feel so they can readjust them. Most anti seizure medications can be used for bipolar too. I know I am on one of them right now. That one is called Tegretal.
The medications i am on right this minute are: Tegretal, Rhisperdol, Celexa, Valium, and Trazadone. The Trazadone is mainly for sleeping problems. I did have a problem in the past with Trazadone but right now it is not giving me any problems. Your body chemistry changes.
Most of the time when i need a medication change, I will check with my Psychatrist and i will set up an appointment with him and he will adjust the medications as needed. Sometimes i dont realize i need a medication change and i end up in the hospital. I am trying to make it at least a year away from the hospital this year.
If i go straight to the Psychatrist before my symptoms get too bad, I will get them adjusted take them a few weeks and then go back to him and he will ask me how im doing on them. The adjustment takes probably for me about 3 weeks. Thats why UNLESS i have problems with side effects i try to keep on top of taking as prescriped. If you are diagnosed with any kind of illness remember to give the medications a chance to take effect.
Have a great day. Any questions just post them and i will answer to the best of my ability. :)
