About Bipolar Disorder: Smelly Pills and Going Off Meds

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder I don't recommend stopping medications without a doctor's orders unless you're having a serious reaction such as developing a rash when taking Lamictal. There are few good reasons to stop taking meds and many bad ones. Physical symptoms from stopping can be a doozy, as I found out. Below the fold, important information about summer sunshine and heat's effects on psych medications. Does Your Risperdal Smell Bad? If you're taking Risperdal or the generic risperidone and the pills have an odd odor, don't panic - but you'll need to read this. Antidepressants: Fast Discontinuation, Faster Relapse If you're going off an antidepressant (under your doctor's orders, please), a 2010 study suggests you're better off taking your time about it. SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome Going off medications such as Prozac, Paxil and Celexa can be problematic for more reasons than faster relapse. Physical symptoms can be nasty. Read about why and get tips on how to minimize symptoms (on page 2 of the article). See More About:  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  antidepressants  side effects My Experience Dropping ALL Meds In June 2005 I began tapering off all my medications in order to participate in a clinical study. The first stage wasn't so bad, and the second stage happened when I was happy about something else - but the final stage was absolutely miserable. See More About:  impact of bipolar disorder  personal experiences with bipolar disorder  Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Disorder Allergies Symptoms ADHD Treatment Depression Treatment Anxiety Treatment Featured Articles Psych Medications and Heatstroke Psych Meds and Sunburn Read/Share Med Bad Stopping Stories Bipolar Disorder Medications Overview About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Best Places to Live in America One of the nicest aspects of living in the U.S. is the ability to choose from a huge variety of climates and lifestyles. More> Birth Control Myths & Facts How much do you know about birth control types, sex myths and pregnancy? Can you identify the myths verses the facts? 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   Must Reads What Is Bipolar Disorder? Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Our Community for Bipolar Disorder Advertisement