suzannecaroline
09-29-2006, 03:34 AM
Ok.. so I go to the shrink.. psychiatrist what ever, and he puts me on wellbitrin, lamictal and two days later I have such a bad panic attack I nearly crashed my car driving to work in the morning. Im getting very frustrated because the meds seem to have such bad side effects that being a biopolar without meds seems alot better than a nervous wreck. I think for some they work but I cant afford to experiment with meds.. People should realize people have lives , jobs , families that can be ruined over these serious medications.
I cant believe that I actually feel worse than before. That is a scary thought.
I cant believe that I actually feel worse than before. That is a scary thought.
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MSLAINIE
09-29-2006, 04:24 AM
Dear Suzzz.
My Son Was Diagnosed Jan This Year. He Was On So Many Meds. I Had To Learn To Keep A Log Of My Son And You Should. The More You Tell The Doc Than He Can Guide You. There Are So Many Meds And Everyone Is Different. I Also Did Alot Alot Of Research On Meds And Bipolar/adah. He Was On 1 Med And Grew Female Breast My Son Is 15 1/2 I Thought I Would Die And Felt So Bad But It Is Geting Better And He Is On A Different Med. But I Had To Fight To Get Him Off. I Was Scared To Death To Put Him On Meds But Now He Is So Much Better. We Still Have Good Days And Not Good Days. Buy We Take Day By Day. Now My Son Gets Panic Attacks On And Off Meds.
Find A Psy You Want. And Keep Log. And Call Psy For Different Meds If You And Psy Decide.... Always Remember You Have Final Say On The Meds You Take. Also 2days On Meds Might Not Be Actually Being In Your Body Yet. So Could Be Maybe Not Connected.
I Hope You Feel Better And I Will Let You Know If You Want. What I Found About Your Meds..let Me Know.
Hang In There.
Mslainie
My Son Was Diagnosed Jan This Year. He Was On So Many Meds. I Had To Learn To Keep A Log Of My Son And You Should. The More You Tell The Doc Than He Can Guide You. There Are So Many Meds And Everyone Is Different. I Also Did Alot Alot Of Research On Meds And Bipolar/adah. He Was On 1 Med And Grew Female Breast My Son Is 15 1/2 I Thought I Would Die And Felt So Bad But It Is Geting Better And He Is On A Different Med. But I Had To Fight To Get Him Off. I Was Scared To Death To Put Him On Meds But Now He Is So Much Better. We Still Have Good Days And Not Good Days. Buy We Take Day By Day. Now My Son Gets Panic Attacks On And Off Meds.
Find A Psy You Want. And Keep Log. And Call Psy For Different Meds If You And Psy Decide.... Always Remember You Have Final Say On The Meds You Take. Also 2days On Meds Might Not Be Actually Being In Your Body Yet. So Could Be Maybe Not Connected.
I Hope You Feel Better And I Will Let You Know If You Want. What I Found About Your Meds..let Me Know.
Hang In There.
Mslainie
frozeninside
09-29-2006, 07:45 AM
I don't believe Wellbutrin is an approved med for Bipolar...in fact, antidepressants will make your condition worse. I was on 5 of them, none of which worked, and it was only until I was removed from them that the bipolar surfaced and the correct diagnosis was made. I don't think you should be on an anti-depressant. ?? Is your diagnosis bipolar? Am I right all? :/ I think a second opinion/doctor is in order. Hang in there.
jgr01
09-29-2006, 07:46 AM
Dear Suzzz,
i really can empathise with how you're feeling and totally agree Mslanie. I am currently awaiting a day next week to be admitted to review my meds because they're losing the battle at the moment. My responsibility is to my family of course; work is off limits right now which is causing problems of course; but the idea of playing with my meds while at home is of real concern because I'm in the midst of an acute period that actually makes me dangerous at home too.
You must go back to the doc. Take care
i really can empathise with how you're feeling and totally agree Mslanie. I am currently awaiting a day next week to be admitted to review my meds because they're losing the battle at the moment. My responsibility is to my family of course; work is off limits right now which is causing problems of course; but the idea of playing with my meds while at home is of real concern because I'm in the midst of an acute period that actually makes me dangerous at home too.
You must go back to the doc. Take care
coffeegirl2
09-29-2006, 11:40 AM
Suzanne
Wellbutrin can cause anxiety in some people. Contact your pdoc asap!! Do not hesitate either, nor do not stop taking it as it can also cause problems as well going off of it abruptly.
Hang in there.
Coffeegirl
Wellbutrin can cause anxiety in some people. Contact your pdoc asap!! Do not hesitate either, nor do not stop taking it as it can also cause problems as well going off of it abruptly.
Hang in there.
Coffeegirl
gav_73
09-29-2006, 12:11 PM
In addition to what the others said about Wellbutrin, I've been reading that Lamictal during the first couple of days or the first week, can cause extreme anxiety and insomnia. I actually chose to stick to the lithium even when it was causing me all sorts of trouble at first because I knew Lamictal was the alternative, and after what I read, I wasn't ready to try it. Therefore, after everything I've read about Lamictal, it sounds like you are experiencing the side effects of that rather than the Wellbutrin in my opinion, side effects which are common during the first week of Lamictal as well as during times when your dosage is increased. Talk to some people on here who are taking Lamictal and ask them if they've experienced any negative side effects on this drug when they started--I know I've read many on here complaining about some of these things on this medication. However, I believe it will subside soon. Also, are you afraid of the drug's side effects? Because I was when I started the Lithium, and it caused me to have my first BIG panic attack ever! It went away after I realized I wasn't going to die.
Hope this helps. And good luck to you!
Hope this helps. And good luck to you!
suzannecaroline
10-02-2006, 02:52 AM
Day 5 and Im still messed uep from the meds
i cant sleep and im having mixed mooods
I hate this feeling. Had another panic attack and he doc said to stop wellbutrin
and lamictal
only was taking them this time 3 days
please anyone give me adivice on this hell im experiencing:confused:
i cant sleep and im having mixed mooods
I hate this feeling. Had another panic attack and he doc said to stop wellbutrin
and lamictal
only was taking them this time 3 days
please anyone give me adivice on this hell im experiencing:confused:
MSLAINIE
10-02-2006, 03:51 AM
Hi Suzz,
Now Remembering My Son Was Puton Zoloft First And He Was Nuts And Crazy. So I Took Him Off And Changed Docx. I Am Not Giving Advise Please Call Doc And Demand Him To Help You Now Almost 3am In Morning. I Have Diff Problem But I Had A Hysterectomy And I Had To Pin My Gyn Down Because I Feel Nuts And He Just Put Me On A Med And The Side Effects Were So Bad They Dont List Them However I Need Something. It Is Not A Docs Fault Things Dont Work. Everyone Is Diff. I Would Call Right Now And Page Him And Tell Him What Is Up. This Is Why He Is Doc......
And You Are Not Alone...
Mslainie
Now Remembering My Son Was Puton Zoloft First And He Was Nuts And Crazy. So I Took Him Off And Changed Docx. I Am Not Giving Advise Please Call Doc And Demand Him To Help You Now Almost 3am In Morning. I Have Diff Problem But I Had A Hysterectomy And I Had To Pin My Gyn Down Because I Feel Nuts And He Just Put Me On A Med And The Side Effects Were So Bad They Dont List Them However I Need Something. It Is Not A Docs Fault Things Dont Work. Everyone Is Diff. I Would Call Right Now And Page Him And Tell Him What Is Up. This Is Why He Is Doc......
And You Are Not Alone...
Mslainie
MSLAINIE
10-02-2006, 04:04 AM
You Know Suzz,
I Know How You Feel. Since Hys Opr Like Last Friday, I Had The Worst Panic Attack And Thought I Was Dieing And I Am Not Sleeping And The Heat Flashes Makes It Hot Like 'hell'. I Never (i Am 41) Ever Had These Things But My Son Said Welcome To My World....last Friday I Thought I Was So Alone And No One Understood. I Called My Boyfriend He Thinks Since Opr I Am Nuts Now. I'm Up//down,happpy//sad And I Do Accounting But Now I Want To Change Jobs But Have No Clue To What???
I Pray Your Hell Passes Soooonnnn....
Good Luck..
Mslainie
I Know How You Feel. Since Hys Opr Like Last Friday, I Had The Worst Panic Attack And Thought I Was Dieing And I Am Not Sleeping And The Heat Flashes Makes It Hot Like 'hell'. I Never (i Am 41) Ever Had These Things But My Son Said Welcome To My World....last Friday I Thought I Was So Alone And No One Understood. I Called My Boyfriend He Thinks Since Opr I Am Nuts Now. I'm Up//down,happpy//sad And I Do Accounting But Now I Want To Change Jobs But Have No Clue To What???
I Pray Your Hell Passes Soooonnnn....
Good Luck..
Mslainie
coffeegirl2
10-02-2006, 10:58 AM
Like I said. Wellbutrin will cause anxiety. Not sure about the Lamtical. Meds or a mixture of them can cause problems in each individuals, or reactions in various people. Sorry you have had such a difficult time with the medication.
:( That is good he told you to stop them finally. How are you feeling today? Hopefully somewhat better. Why didn't he give you an anti-anxiety medication? They have fewer side effects- the milder ones do that is.
Hang in there.
Coffeegirl
:( That is good he told you to stop them finally. How are you feeling today? Hopefully somewhat better. Why didn't he give you an anti-anxiety medication? They have fewer side effects- the milder ones do that is.
Hang in there.
Coffeegirl