medication

[countrynurse41]

i have been diagnosed with bi polar for over 7 months now and the meds still arent right, the doctors are trying so hard but i have a hard time staying on them because zyprexa makes me a zombie and a crazy one at that now i am getting all these medical symptoms an di dont know if it's "in my head" or real anymore someone help me.....

[monkeyc]

Ok the first thing is welcome to the madhouse :)

What drugs are you taking?  
What does you psychiatrist say?  You have seen a psychiatrist right?
What sort of symptoms and side effects?

BP1 or 2?

It does take time to get the right meds and doses but its also up to us as consumers to work with our doctors - we need to read about the drugs we take and what they do, side effects and interactions and ask questions.

If you can tell us what drugs you are taking we can give you links and information you can use to educate and inform.

On Zyprexa :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olanzapine
http://www.rxlist.com/zyprexa-drug.htm

[bernie40]

Hi and welcome to the site.  You have come to a great place where we can offer you support and advice based on our own experiences.

Finding the right medication can be a long process - unfortunately.  I don't think there are many of us who have hit the "jackpot" first try, or second or third ...... I think you get my drift.

Please don't be disillusioned by this - I personally didn't get on with Zyprexa either.  There are many different medications available and sometimes it takes a combination of meds.

Hang on in there and we will all support you through this.

:-)