I'm taking geodon and lithium and I'm still having manic and depression cycles?

I'm taking 160mg of geodon, 900 mg of lithium i've been taking them for quite awhile now but I'm still cycling. It seems like it's getting worse too with the mixed manic episodes. is this normal?? I feel like I'm taking this medication for nothing. any personal experiences or advice greatly appreciated.

From my understanding lithium is a strong medication and I haven't heard of geodon but I've been on Lexapro for 9 months now and after 6 months it seemed to just stop working and all my anxiety and panic attacks were getting worse again, so I realized my only 2 options were to either to increase my dosage or get off of it. I decided under my dr's care and help from my chiropractor that I wanted to get off of it. I've been weening myself off of it for 2 weeks now and I'm finally at half my original dose. I'm supplementing with a lot of vitamins and minerals and that seems to really be helping. Mentally, I feel great. the only thing I'm really struggling with right now is the bodily systems, which is achy, tired, and weak but I know it's only temporary. Hopefully this was helpful, best of luck to you.

my father's first wife was bipolar, but otherwise i don't know much about it (that could help you). if you think your medication isn't helping you, go back to your doctor and descibe the problem to them. they might up your dose, change your prescription or try an alternative method of treatment. unfortunately some people do suffer sideeffects of medication- like lethargy or weakness- but it sounds like your medication just isn't working at all (or enough to help you properly).

definately take it up with your doctor. don't keep the issue to yourself either, talk to your loved ones and don't bottle it up. it's better for you and your loved ones if you feel unsatisfied with your current treatment and any concerns you may have.

and although it sounds like a bad thing, i've also heard that people with bipolar disorder can tend to go off their meds because they don't trust them, which definately exaserbates their condition. so definately talk to someone about it, so they can either help you get the right medication or assure you that it's normal to feel like this.

good luck.

I'm taking geodon and lithium and I'm still having manic and depression cycles?

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