What medications make bipolar worse?

Antidepressants can trigger mania in people with bipolar disorder. If antidepressants are used at all, they should be combined with a mood stabilizer such as lithium or valproic acid. Taking an antidepressant without a mood stabilizer is likely to trigger a manic episode. Antidepressants can increase mood cycling.

Does phentermine cause mental problems?

Like many other sympathomimetics, phentermine is known to induce psychotic symptoms. Thus, phentermine associated psychotic symptoms have been reported repeatedly since 1960s. 10) Once the medications are stopped, psychotic symptoms generally improve in patients who had no prior history of psychotic disorder.

Can phentermine cause personality changes?

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, mental/mood changes (e.g., agitation, uncontrolled anger, hallucinations, nervousness), uncontrolled muscle movements, change in sexual ability/interest.

What is the most common drug prescribed for bipolar disorder?

Lithium. In the UK, lithium is the main medicine used to treat bipolar disorder. Lithium is a long-term treatment for episodes of mania and depression. It’s usually prescribed for at least 6 months.

What are the bad side effects of phentermine?

Common side effects of phentermine include:

• Increased heart rate.
• Tingling or prickling feeling in hands or feet.
• Dry mouth.
• Sleeplessness.
• Nervousness.
• Constipation.

Does phentermine lower testosterone?

Phentermine is an amphetamine analogue that suppresses appetite by stimulating norepinephrine and dopamine release in the hypothalamus. It has been proposed that amphetamines may increase sexual arousal by producing elevations in testosterone levels as a result of their dopamine-modulating effects.

Can you take phentermine if you have bipolar?

Case reports indicated that the use of phentermine in patients with bipolar disorder may lead to manic or hypomanic episodes,28-31) and the report of Allison et al. 33) suggested that phentermine may induce or aggravate depression in some patients.

Can phentermine cause anger issues?

This medicine may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed. If you or your caregiver notice any of these side effects, tell your doctor right away.

Who should not use phentermine?

Do not use phentermine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby. You should not use phentermine if you have glaucoma, overactive thyroid, severe heart problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, advanced coronary artery disease, extreme agitation, or a history of drug abuse.