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What Causes Maniac And Depression Mood For Months?
I have been having manic and deppressing moods for Months and I keep asking my Dr over and over if she think I am Bipolar and she just says oh no and puts me on wellbutrin 100 mg. I actually have people even my own mother ask me why I am so angry and people ask what I am on, they say it is like I am on some kind of speed. I have NEVER taken any illegal drug in my life. What should I do ? I feel as if my insides are screaming. And I cant take it anymore !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
Hello,
Bipolar disorder responds greatly to sodium valporate 250mg twice a day and build upto 1500-200mg daily dosage ( as required by the patient to remain stable).
Quetiapine is also a mood stabilizer but the dosage you are taking is very low. It should be increased upto 300-500mg or more (till 900mg) for effective response.
One should also get some basis blood tests- liver, kidney function tests, blood counts, TSH, Sr. Calcium and lipid profile.
It is good to monitor weight- as all of these drug increase appetite. Do follow a healthy dietary regimn from the start to remain healthy.
Dont worry, you will surely get better with proper meds and correct dosage.
Wish you good luck.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
Bipolar disorder responds greatly to sodium valporate 250mg twice a day and build upto 1500-200mg daily dosage ( as required by the patient to remain stable).
Quetiapine is also a mood stabilizer but the dosage you are taking is very low. It should be increased upto 300-500mg or more (till 900mg) for effective response.
One should also get some basis blood tests- liver, kidney function tests, blood counts, TSH, Sr. Calcium and lipid profile.
It is good to monitor weight- as all of these drug increase appetite. Do follow a healthy dietary regimn from the start to remain healthy.
Dont worry, you will surely get better with proper meds and correct dosage.
Wish you good luck.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
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