Bipolar Medications
Let me remind you, I was only on lithium 3 weeks and since then have not been on any drugs, psychiatric or otherwise. Nor have I had any recurring episodes since then. When in the clinic they did their evaluations: My Evaluations 2. They carefully evaluated me for suicide potential and decided hospitalization was necessary. 3. They began lithium treatment. They decided against using any cyclic antidepressants such as imipramine, desipramine, or nortriptyline. 4. They watched very closely for further development of mania. And I mean they watched closely!!! 5. They decided I should immediately begin a mood stabilizing drug. Their drug of choice was lithium even though this drug is categorized as an anti-convulsant. They concluded I should remain on lithium indefinitely to prevent future depressions and manic episodes.
So on with lithium. Treatment with lithium may be started in the hospital for the more seriously ill (that was me). Careful monitoring is required because high levels of lithium in the blood can cause serious adverse effects. Since it may take two to three weeks for any benefit of lithium to become apparent, an anti-psychotic drug is often given with lithium until the lithium becomes effective. (Fortunately I did not need an anti-psychotic drug.) I remember asking him, "What are the sign effects?" He told me and I said, "You've got to be kidding. You want me to take that? I'm better off with the so called bipolar disorder. There's no way I'm taking that stuff." After three weeks, fortunately, I had adverse reactions to lithium. I was already dismissed from my hospital stay of four weeks and was free as a bird so there was no way I was about to take Tegretol either. Here's why. Tegretol Carbamazepine, another bipolar medication, is also known under different brand names as Epitol, Biston, Calepsin, Carbatrol, Epital, Equerto, Finlepsin, Sirtal, Stazepine, Telesmin, and Timonil. Again don't you wish they would stick with just one name? Carbamazepine is an anti-convulsant drug often used for epileptic seizures as well as bipolar disorder. For further information that you need to know on Tegretol (like how sunlight breaks down carbamazepine into acridine a substance more toxic than the original drug), which by the way ought to give us a clue the original drug is quite toxic to our systems. A-Z Bipolar Medications Guide These adverse effects mean they do not agree with your body's natural chemistry, as a matter of fact it literally means these drugs adversely effect the body. Personally, I think that is a very grave factor in determining which direction you want to go in, whether with bipolar meds or alternatives to health medications. Pun intended because a lot of these drugs can lead you to the grave way before your time. So please look at the info. Then please read the pages
alternatives to health medications by clicking here
. Then and only then, would be a good time to determine what you believe to be best for you - then begin your journey toward wellness from there. These are but a few of the commonly prescribed bipolar medications. There are many more but you will get the idea behind the reason for prescription drugs by the time you have finished reading the above list. Well that is all for now. Remember a wise man once said, "What a man thinketh in his heart so he is." Think health, breath health, dream health, eat health and you will gain health and eventually there will be no need for these drugs in your life that so gravely and adversely affect your health.
Bon Voyage, The author of this website is not an M.D. and therefore must post this required FDA disclaimer. None of the statements, self testing, nor recommended alternatives to overcoming bipolar symptoms have been evaluated by the FDA. Therefore, the tested and proven experiences, testimonies, supplements and alternative and natural therapies are for informational purposes only and does not purport to prescribe, diagnose or cure any mental or physical condition. Though as a licensed pastoral counselor she advises her clients to be informed and involved in the recovery of their physical, spiritual and mental health. The above information has transformed many lives and the same can happen for you, but you alone are responsible for the decisions you make concerning all aspects of your health.
Bipolar Medications to No More Bipolar Disorder
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Dr. Cares™
Catherine Sinclair, PhD. uses the trade name Dr. Cares™. She is a licensed pastoral counselor. The information contained in this website is not to be taken as a substitute for professional advice from your qualified medical "practitioner."
