I Am Going to the Psychiatrist This Thursday I Have Bi-Polar What Are the Best Meds to Be Ask to Be Put On?

Question by vicki2220002003: I am going to the psychiatrist this thursday I have Bi-Polar what are the best meds to be ask to be put on?
I have insomnia and I dont eat…I dont want to gain weight for any meds…I am also on Methadone…Please serious answers only…I really want to know what to ask for…right now I m in a manic state…Thank You All

Best answer:

Answer by jeeperamyjo
Ask about Lamictal

Answer by petra
The best way is to be absolutely honest with your psychiatrist and let him figure out the best meds for you. After all the psychiatrist has spent 10 years to specialize. Its the psychiatrists job to find what works for you.

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