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Question
15 Feb 2009
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Bipolar Meds
I' m currently taking Cypralex (10mg) and Lamictin (100mg) as I have mild bipolar. The doc has now prescribed 1/4 of a 12mg tablet of Seroquel/day. I' m a bit apprehensive to take ANOTHER pill as it was difficult enough to get started on the others. Are there any side effects to taking these 3 pills (and especially combined)? Will I gain weight?
Also if I drink alcohol while taking these tablets is it going to prevent them from working? Thanks for offering your professional advice - it' s good to know we can come here and ask these kinds of questions.
Also if I drink alcohol while taking these tablets is it going to prevent them from working? Thanks for offering your professional advice - it' s good to know we can come here and ask these kinds of questions.
Pharmacist
Hi Jen
Both Cipralex and Seroquel MAY cause weight gain. Common side effects with these: Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Skin Rash.
DO NOT combine alcohol with your meds as it may cause side effects such extreme sedation, fainting and dizziness
Both Cipralex and Seroquel MAY cause weight gain. Common side effects with these: Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Skin Rash.
DO NOT combine alcohol with your meds as it may cause side effects such extreme sedation, fainting and dizziness
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