Best medicine for bipolar? - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

court91 · 02-25-2009, 08:07 PM

Hi all, im taking lamictal and risperdone and im still having mania and depression. Im just sick of all of this and i want it to be over with so i can live a "normal" life. Ive been reading some threads about lamictal and many people are saying that it doesnt really help them either. Im schizophrenic, bipolar and i have add. phew, so in everyones opinion what is the best medicine for these disorders?

Thank you!

noams · 02-25-2009, 08:27 PM

The best drugs are the ones that will work for you, everybody with mental illness is so different. It can take many months for medication to work, the brain needs to adapt. It took me over a year on Efexor before I really felt in control. It is all about trial and error.

calibear · 02-26-2009, 09:28 AM

Hi iam a wife/ caregiver to my husband who has bi polar/ scophophina/ broderline personality disorder. has you ever tried Gedon that works great on moods and if you seeing things that noth supposed to be thire and if you hearing things that is not suppose to be thire.
Angelia

CarenR · 02-26-2009, 12:18 PM

I have taken Zyprexa for two years and it works for me to stop mania and helps me sleep.... I wont change to another medicine...

hugs, Caren

Zyprexa

dreams in neon · 02-27-2009, 02:48 PM

I echo noam's response.

Two meds designed to treat psychosis are Risperdal and Geodon. I used to take Risperdal for the past 2 years, but after experiencing no relief for my auditory hallucinations, started taking Geodon. Now I no longer hear voices except for when I'm manic, depressed or off of my meds.

Having said that, your experience may differ.