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Here's the thing though... I have bipolar disorder (subtype is debatable). I have never, ever, been truly manic, but on rare occasion (maybe once a year) have a few minor visual hallucinations. I know how to manage these episodes. Otherwise, I have been very, very stable for the past 2.5 years on a regimen of Abilify 15mg and Wellbutrin XL 300mg (and cogentin for akathisia). I feel great.
I'm a working professional, and very responsible in terms of my bipolar management. In all honesty, I really don't think phentermine would be disasterous for me. Even if it did start to cause problems, I would, of course, immediately discontinue and seek out medical attention as necessary.
I know a doc who I know would be willing to Rx it for me if I asked.
I'm just wondering what the WebMD experts recommend.
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I wonder whether these are all just side effects of phentermine, or if the tide is turning, so to speak. I'm not being ridiculous or hallucinating or anything... Just the insomnia, talkativeness, and mildly scattered thoughts. I'd call it hypomania... Maybe.
I do not currently have a psychiatrist- mine is on a medical leave, but my PCP says he's ok to manage me and my meds. He does not know I'm taking phentermine, and I haven't told anyone about this yet... Should I?View Thread

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Here's the thing though... I have bipolar disorder (subtype is debatable). I have never, ever, been truly manic, but on rare occasion (maybe once a year) have a few minor visual hallucinations. I know how to manage these episodes. Otherwise, I have been very, very stable for the past 2.5 years on a regimen of Abilify 15mg and Wellbutrin XL 300mg (and cogentin for akathisia). I feel great.
I'm a working professional, and very responsible in terms of my bipolar management. In all honesty, I really don't think phentermine would be disasterous for me. Even if it did start to cause problems, I would, of course, immediately discontinue and seek out medical attention as necessary.
I know a doc who I know would be willing to Rx it for me if I asked.
I'm just wondering what the WebMD experts recommend.
Thanks!View Thread
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