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A quick and easy reference to help understand Bipolar Disorder James Witschner and Marcia Rose
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TEGRATOL (carbamazepine) Tegratol is a medication
primarily used for seizures but is now also being used to
treat bipolar affective disorder. Some of the common side
affects are sleepiness, small weight gain, slowed coordination,
mild decrease in white blood cells, hair loss, sensitivity
to the sun, dizziness, mild nausea and blurred or double vision.
Less common and/or rare side affects are decreased blood cells,
lung irritation, liver and kidney damage, congestive heart
failure and death.
THERAPY
Although I feel the use of all tools, journaling, support
groups, etc. is needed to obtain a balance. I personally feel
that therapy is a vital part. When you have bipolar disorder
the focus is on the illness itself and rightfully so as each
day is a challenge. Yet many times the problems you face are
not only bipolar disorder symptoms but also a symptoms of
other elements in your life. Elements that have affected your
behavior as well as your moods. Many times it is very difficult
to distinguish the difference. With continual therapy you
can separate any dysfunctional areas or situational Problems
from your Bipolar disorder. In therapy you will learn how
to address each area separately. When in therapy you are provided
with the opportunity to face the reality of your situations,
which will bring you to a place that, will provide you with
one less struggle as you learn to manage your illness.
THORAZINE
(chlorpromazine) This is a major tranquilizer. It is used
to lesson the agitation and psychotic thinking. Short-term
problems which THORAZINE (chlorpromazine) usually occur within
the first 3 months, or not at all, are weight gain, hypotension,
sexual dysfunction, tardive dyskinesia. There is an involuntary
smacking of the lips and grimacing. This is irreversible once
it begins. Some patients experience malignant hypothermia,
the uncontrolled temperature regulation of the body, and this
can be fatal.
TOPAMAX
(topiramate) This is an anticonvulsant which helps control
some types of seizures in t he treatment of epilepsy and is
currently being used for bipolar disorder. When you are taking
Topanax, it is important that your health care professional
know if you are taking the following: acetazolaamide, dichlorphenaamide,
Carbamazepine, oral contraceptives, phentoin, and valproic
acid. Side effect of Topamax are blurred vision, double vision,
clumsiness or unsteadiness, or to become dizzy, drowsy, or
have trouble thinking, burning, prickling, or tingling sensations,
uncontrolled back-and-forth or rolling eye movements, memory
problems, nervousness, unusual tiredness or weakness. |
