About Bipolar Disorder: Focus on Medications

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder I'm currently taking four medications for bipolar disorder, with one more I can take as needed. At times in my life I've taken several more. Everybody's "med cocktail" is different, and usually people have to have their prescriptions changed as time passes. So this week I bring you information on common - and not so common - bipolar medications, but first ... Got Old Medications? Don't Flush Them If you're like me, you have bottles a quarter, a half, or mostly full of pills you're no longer taking. I have lots - both medications I tried that quickly showed they weren't good, or those that were discontinued after longer use. Some are also "as needed" medications that are too old to use safely any more. Now it's gotten to the point where they're taking up a lot of space. But what to do with them? See More About:  medications  medication safety  Paxil (Paroxetine) Paxil is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, commonly known as an SSRI antidepressant. It's in the same family as other well-known antidepressants - Prozac, Celexa, Lexapro, Zoloft and Luvox. This profile looks at Paxil in depth. See More About:  paxil  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  antidepressants Symbyax (Fluoxetine and Olanzapine) Symbyax is a medication that combines the ingredients in the drugs Prozac (an antidepressant) and Zyprexa (an antipsychotic). See More About:  symbyax  zyprexa  prozac Serax (Oxazepam) Serax is used for short-term relief of anxiety, tension, agitation and irritability. It's also used to treat anxiety associated with depression and with alcohol withdrawal. Serax is a benzodiazepine, and like all medications in that family there is the possibility of addiction if the drug is used too frequently or for too long. It is relatively fast-acting. See More About:  serax  benzodiazepines  antianxiety medications Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Bi Polar Symptoms Pain Medications Anxiety Side Effects Bipolar II Disorder Featured Articles Geodon (Ziprasidone) - Antipsychotic Rozerem (Ramelteon) - Sedative Depakote - Mood Stabilizer Calcium Channel Blockers About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Come Visit Our Forums! About Bipolar Disorder Main Forum Bipolar Complications - Additional Disorders Bipolar Bar & Grill - Hang Out, Be Creative Advertisement