Rage

Well, is that listed as a common side effect? It probably is a side effect if it's a new feeling/symptom.

Camano, I'm not even diagnosed as bipolar so I can't give you much advice on medications, let alone specific ones. Maybe you should try to find a message board (or something close to it) and see if anyone else is experiencing the same thing. You could also ask your doctor if it's a common thing among the patients he/she sees.

There could be more Saphris users that just haven't spoken up. Try roaming around the Chronic Pain board. Even though it's not geared towards Bipolar Disorder, there might be some people on there using the same drug for the same or different reasons.

Hope this helps you. Stay strong.

- Rainy/DD

No, I don't think so. It is as if EVERYTHING is pissing me off. I am working on getting a handle on the rage. Going to my room till I can think clearly etc. But last night I let loose with my sons girlfriend there. Poor form, bad taste at least I didn't curse.
I am still weaning of of the Seroquel, so maybe it is because I am on 2 anti psychotics at one. Should be off of the Seroquel in 4 days. May be it will be better than. I will give it a few days after that to see if the rage continues. If so, I guess it is back to Seroquel.
If anyone cares, I am working really hard at loosing weight. Lost 2 lbs last week. Trying to turn my rage into power to lose weight ;)

Hi CamanoGirl.

I am so sorry that you are going through this med trouble at the moment.  It can be very frustrating to deal with when you are trying your best to manage your disorder and feel better!

If you did not have issues with temper before taking your Rx, then I would suspect that it is a side effect for you.

My daughter had a problem while on Lamictal (for BP2) but she has always had rage and outbursts for years...she insists that the medication caused the temperament problems, but I am not convinced.  (she has since stopped it, and needs to find another med that she feels comfortable with.)

I would urge you to talk with your doctor, and inquire as to what the next step should be.

It could be that if you ride it out (some meds have a buiding up and leveling off period) that this could resolve on its own. Or it could be that you need to re-visit the idea of a new Rx to try.

I wish you the best, and hope that you get the answers that you are seeking soon!

Scaredy Cat

Thanks for your input D.D. I am really glad that it is working out for you.:) Yeah, I have read good reviews on this med, not only for managment of seizure disorder, but for Bipolar as well...but everyone is different.

To me it does not matter what specific med she is on...as long as she is doing something to keep things in check for her mental health!

It can be a frustrating trial and error process...and I wish everybody the best in their journey!