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Posted on Sat, 16 Jan 2021
Question: So I was hoping to get a second opinion I take lithium carbonate invega and abilify but I was wondering what I take them for. i had a traumatic scene happen in my past but lately I have been really lethargic restless and I have no cravings my mood usually is empty or low. during my most recent depressive phase I had hearing perception issues and vision problems bad enough I couldn't drive. I wasn't very responsive was spacey and couldn't comprehend people very well.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably the symptoms are related to interaction of the medications.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Lithium is a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain.
Abilify and Invega are antipsychotic drugs which can be used to treat psychosis.
They can also work with depression.
These medications when taken together can cause confusion as a side effect.
They can also cause perception issues.
So, I recommend if you continue having these symptoms, I recommend to consult your doctor about an alternative treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (18 hours later)
I've been getting restless bored and uneasy almost all the time for about 2-3 years now even when I weaved off my meds for a while. What would cause that? could I manage it?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably a mood disorder, I recommend cognitive therapy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

Your symptoms seem to be related to a mood disorder such as bipolar disorder.
I see that the medications are not very effective in your case.
So, I recommend cognitive therapy for further treatment.
You can consult the therapist and discuss about your feelings.

Hope it helps dear,
Dr.dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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So I Was Hoping To Get A Second Opinion I

Brief Answer: Probably the symptoms are related to interaction of the medications. Detailed Answer: Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Lithium is a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain. Abilify and Invega are antipsychotic drugs which can be used to treat psychosis. They can also work with depression. These medications when taken together can cause confusion as a side effect. They can also cause perception issues. So, I recommend if you continue having these symptoms, I recommend to consult your doctor about an alternative treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician