I agree with these posts. While there are side effects, they may sometimes be related
to the acidic residue which all meds leave when they are digested. You can help to
correct that by increasing the alkalinity of fluids and tissues. Much information is available on how to do that.

Often, it takes as many as three or more efforts to obtain the right "cocktail" to get
you stabilized. The first effort is just the beginning. You have a long life ahead of you if you are pro-active in your care. That you may wish to do to make things better for yourself.

Generally, bipolar illness can become worse if it is permitted to go untreated. While
you may not feel the first effort at medication is good, ask for different ones and try
them for a while. There are literally dozens of bipolar medications that work.
Do some research yourself on how to improve symptoms of medication acidity ash (or residue).

Ask about the value of Deplin in prescribed dosage for those who can't metabolize
folic acid (vitamin B9) into folate which the brain can use because it's able to cross the
blood-brain barrier. (Current research indicates that 70% of depressed patients are lacking
the stomach enzymes necessary to make folate which the brain can use to assist with serotonin
neurotransmitters--those are the ones that give the "good feeling" tone.)

Some medication-resistant patients find Deplin to be beneficial when added to their meds schedule.

Take care of yourself.