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02/24/2012 01:17 AM
jethbrown
jethbrown
 
Posts: 26
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I am wandering if anyone knows of medication or other things I can do to counteract the severe dry mouth my bipolar meds cause. I already have a humidifier in my room with a maintained humidity level of about 27-34%. I find I wake up just to drink water, then I have trouble going back to sleep. Like now it's almost 2 AM and I woke up when I found it to dry again, very uncomfortable feeling. Sad
James, 44
Power Engineer

Bipolar 1

Lamictal 300 mg (TID)
Ativan 4 mg (PRN)
Celexa 40 mg (BID)
Seroquel XR 50 mg (QD)
Trazodone 50 mg (BID)
Januvia 100 mg (BID)
Ramipril 5 mg (BID)

“Sadness is an emotion that everyone feels. If I’m sad, it doesn’t mean that it’s just because I’m bipolar. I still have normal emotions.”
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02/24/2012 02:24 AM  Top
Paraphan
 
Posts: 15
Member
You can buy gels and sprays to help with dry mouth, I have this problem but it's because I mouth breathe while sleeping. Hope you feel better.

02/25/2012 12:48 AM  Top
jethbrown
jethbrown
 
Posts: 26
Member
Thank you, I mouth breathe to, so that may be it. Does it work well, does it last through the night?
James, 44
Power Engineer

Bipolar 1

Lamictal 300 mg (TID)
Ativan 4 mg (PRN)
Celexa 40 mg (BID)
Seroquel XR 50 mg (QD)
Trazodone 50 mg (BID)
Januvia 100 mg (BID)
Ramipril 5 mg (BID)

“Sadness is an emotion that everyone feels. If I’m sad, it doesn’t mean that it’s just because I’m bipolar. I still have normal emotions.”

02/25/2012 02:09 PM  Top
Enigma1969
Enigma1969
 
Posts: 2427
Group Leader
I'm an Advocate
Ugh! I hate the dry mouth. My p/doc said its just a side effect. I also get "metal mouth" which is like I'm chewing on aluminum. I've just been bearing with it. I like your ideas too Paraphan. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Chris, 43

BMD with psychotic features, OCD & GAD

Clozapine - 400mg (BID)
Lithium - 300mg (BID)
Lamictal - 400mg (BID)
Neurontin - 1200mg (TID)
Klonopin - 0.5mg (BID)
Abilify - 10mg (Once Daily)
Buspar - 45mg (TID)
Vistaril - 25mg (Bedtime)(PRN)
Restoril - 30mg (Bedtime) (PRN)

"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."

Jim Morrison

I am not a doctor or licensed therapist, nor do I resemble one.

02/26/2012 01:50 AM  Top
jethbrown
jethbrown
 
Posts: 26
Member
I found another person at work tonight who is bipolar, so building some network locally Smile

She told me her PDOC put her on Evoxac. Apparently it is for the treatment of dry mouth, dry nose and dry eyes, which I all have. With my low vision, my eyes are constantly dry. I may ask my pdoc about it.

James, 44
Power Engineer

Bipolar 1

Lamictal 300 mg (TID)
Ativan 4 mg (PRN)
Celexa 40 mg (BID)
Seroquel XR 50 mg (QD)
Trazodone 50 mg (BID)
Januvia 100 mg (BID)
Ramipril 5 mg (BID)

“Sadness is an emotion that everyone feels. If I’m sad, it doesn’t mean that it’s just because I’m bipolar. I still have normal emotions.”

02/26/2012 05:04 AM  Top
Enigma1969
Enigma1969
 
Posts: 2427
Group Leader
I'm an Advocate
Heck, if helps with dry mouth, I'm in! I'll have to talk with my p/doc about this med. Thanks.

Chris

Sincerely,
Chris, 43

BMD with psychotic features, OCD & GAD

Clozapine - 400mg (BID)
Lithium - 300mg (BID)
Lamictal - 400mg (BID)
Neurontin - 1200mg (TID)
Klonopin - 0.5mg (BID)
Abilify - 10mg (Once Daily)
Buspar - 45mg (TID)
Vistaril - 25mg (Bedtime)(PRN)
Restoril - 30mg (Bedtime) (PRN)

"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."

Jim Morrison

I am not a doctor or licensed therapist, nor do I resemble one.

02/27/2012 10:25 PM  Top
jethbrown
jethbrown
 
Posts: 26
Member
Well my pdoc wouldn't give it to me based on my medical History Sad . He says some side affects could be dangerous for me. Oh well I got the gel and some mouth wash made for dry mouth, it has no alcohol. Will try the gel tonight.
James, 44
Power Engineer

Bipolar 1

Lamictal 300 mg (TID)
Ativan 4 mg (PRN)
Celexa 40 mg (BID)
Seroquel XR 50 mg (QD)
Trazodone 50 mg (BID)
Januvia 100 mg (BID)
Ramipril 5 mg (BID)

“Sadness is an emotion that everyone feels. If I’m sad, it doesn’t mean that it’s just because I’m bipolar. I still have normal emotions.”
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