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Changing meds for BP disorder

KevFromSydney — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 05:27:51 GMT

This is my first post here. I was diagnosed with BP Type II at the age of 16 ( I’m aged 44 now ). I’ve been taking medication for most of that time ( only going off it a couple of times ). It’s been great for me except that it’s been damaging my kidneys. My PD recently took me off it as my levels had become toxic ( 1.7 ). He’s put me on an alternative nstead. I’ve found that it’s great for sleeping ( now getting 9-10 hrs sleep per night ) but it makes me feel very dissociative and in a dream-like status the next day which I really hate. Was wondering if anyone else experienced similar reactions to medication and if they were able to do anything about it to help? Thanks! 😊

Changing meds for BP disorder

geoff — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:13:12 GMT

hi Kev, I'm sorry but I don't have much experience with BP, but I thought you should be replied to.

I will notify those who also suffer from this so they can offer their advice. Geoff.

Changing meds for BP disorder

white knight — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 20:27:35 GMT

Hi kev, welcome

Thanks Geoff

Kev, I have bp2, now all referred to as bp spectrum disorder. I take mood stabilisers. We are restricted with talking about meds here but I worked with my gp to get my meds lowest as possible without losing their effect. I too have reduced kidney function but its not abnormal and it doesnt mean they will get worse either. Thats what I read on google a while back. And drink lots if water of course.

I hope that helps.

Tony WK