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- Bipolar Is ... Trying to Control Your Lack of ControlCreated: Tue Jul 1 18:42:52 2008
LynFromGA writes that for her, bipolar disorder is a vicious circle of trying to control that which she cannot control. For years she felt that only she could make the world around her right, that … - Trileptal Medication Profile - oxcarbazepine - anticonvulsant - mood…Updated: Tue Jun 24 18:27:02 2008
Information about Trileptal (oxcarbazepine), an anticonvulsant approved in the United States for treatment of epilepsy and also being prescribed off-label for bipolar disorder as a mood stabilizer… - Paxil Medication Profile - Paroxetine - SSRI AntidepressantUpdated: Tue Jun 24 18:26:07 2008
A summary of information about Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride), a medication which may be prescribed for the depression of bipolar disorder, along with major depression and social anxiety / panic … - Seroquel / Quetiapine Medication ProfileUpdated: Tue Jun 24 18:25:01 2008
Seroquel - generic Quetiapine - is classed as an atypical antipsychotic medication. It is used to treat psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, as well as acute manic epis… - Clozaril / Clozapine Black Box WarningsUpdated: Tue Jun 24 18:23:47 2008
Clozaril - generic Clozapine - is an antipsychotic medication approved for limited use in the treatment of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. The reason for the limited approval is that th… - Remeron / Mirtazapine - Medication Profile - Atypical AntidepressantUpdated: Tue Jun 24 18:22:32 2008
Remeron - generic Mirtazapine - is chemically unrelated to other antidepressants. It operates by stimulating production of serotonin and norepinephrine… - Bioequivalence - Bioequivalent - DefinitionsUpdated: Tue Jun 24 18:21:28 2008
Bioequivalence is a term used in describing the comparison between brand name and generic drugs. More … - 10 Medication Safety Tips - Tips for Medication SafetyUpdated: Tue Jun 24 18:13:53 2008
Ten tips for medication safety -- how to avoid problems with prescriptions, pharmacy errors, difficulties with generic medications, drug interactions and more… - Topamax / Topiramate - Medication ProfileUpdated: Tue Jun 24 18:12:40 2008
Topamax - generic Topiramate - is an anticonvulsant approved for use in treating epilepsy and migraine headaches. It is also frequently prescribed off-label for bipolar disorder. Studies are ongoin… - Abilify / Aripiprazole Medication Profile - Antipsychotic MedicationUpdated: Tue Jun 24 18:08:15 2008
Abilify - generic Aripiprazole - is approved to treat schizophrenia and the manic and mixed episodes of bipolar disorder. It is also approved for maintenance use in bipolar disorder, and as adjunct… - Lexapro (Escitalopram) - DefinitionUpdated: Tue Jun 24 18:07:24 2008
Lexapro is an SSRI antidepressant related to Celexa (citalopram). More… - Depakote / Depakene (Valproic Acid, Divalproex Sodium)Updated: Tue Jun 24 18:06:26 2008
Depakote is an epilepsy medication used as a mood stabilizer in treating bipolar disorder. More … - Geodon (Ziprasidone) Side Effects - Bipolar Disorder MedicationsUpdated: Tue Jun 24 18:04:54 2008
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Geodon - generic ziprasidone - an antipsychotic drug sometimes prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder or manic depression… - Serzone - Nefazodone - Medication ProfileUpdated: Tue Jun 24 18:02:29 2008
Nefazodone is an antidepressant medication useful for persons who have anxiety or insomnia along with depression. It was formerly sold under the brand name Serzone, but Serzone was taken off the ma… - Klonopin / Clonazepam Medication Profile - Anti-Anxiety and Anti-Sei…Updated: Tue Jun 24 18:01:06 2008
Klonopin - generic clonazepam, sold outside the United States as Rivotril - is a medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorder as well as certain seizure disorders. It is a benzodiazepine med… - Mind and Body Overdrive - As Pressure Builds, So Does My RestlessnessCreated: Tue Jun 24 14:44:24 2008
The pressure put on me to get my mother's house, where I still live, ready for sale became greater and greater as the date of our garage sale, a photo shoot and the broker open house approached. Bo… - Hair Loss as a Medication Side Effect - Alopecia and Medications for…Created: Mon Jun 23 23:28:06 2008
Several medications frequently prescribed for bipolar disorder can cause loss of and/or thinning of the hair. This article lists several drugs that may have this effect, tells what happens to the h… - What is Catatonia? What Are Catatonic Features?Updated: Sat Jun 21 12:37:51 2008
Here is a brief but comprehensive definition of Catatonia and catatonic features - which may be present in bipolar disorder - schizoaffective disorder - or schizophrenia… - HallucinationsUpdated: Sat Jun 21 12:10:09 2008
Hallucinations are experiences where one's senses are deceived and the unreal seems real. More … - Hallucinations - Psychotic Features of Bipolar I DisorderUpdated: Sat Jun 21 12:07:18 2008
We hear jokes about hallucinations, but do you know what they really are? People with Bipolar I disorder as well as schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder experience various kinds of hallucinati… - I'm Bipolar Journal - Geodon - Selling and Buying a HomeUpdated: Sat Jun 21 01:32:06 2008
Nine years to the day after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, my life is filled with stressors, but I am coping much better than in the past. I have to sell the home I live in and buy a new ho… - Someone to Watch Over Me - Experiences With Psychosis - Paranoia and…Updated: Thu Jun 19 14:32:29 2008
Forum Host Tempest gives us a terrifying look into the world of Bipolar I disorder with the psychotic features of paranoia and persecurity delusions -- and the difficulty she has had getting anyone… - Doctors, Meds & Friends – A Little Insight from a Bipolar TeenCreated: Tue Jun 17 22:57:40 2008
I would like to introduce Zach. Zach is fourteen and just graduated from middle school. I sat down with him this week and talked to him about his diagnosis and medication. Zach has bipolar disorder… - Generic Drugs - Why They Cost Less - Potential ProblemsUpdated: Tue Jun 10 01:46:17 2008
This article discusses why generic medications can be sold at a far lower cost than their brand name counterparts, what the standards are for production of generic drugs, and why generics may cause…