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Serax Side Effects (Oxazepam)
Catalogue of Serax side effects. Serax or oxazepam (generic) is an anti-anxiety medication that can be used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and many other mental illnesses including anxiety disorders. Serax side effects can include dizziness, drowsiness, sexual problems and many more.

Paxil Side Effects - Paroxetine
Catalogue of Paxil side effects. Paxil - generic Paroxetine - which is an SSRI medication sometimes prescribed in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses. Paxil side effects include headache, sexual problems and many more.[p]

Lamictal Side Effects
List of Lamictal side effects. Lamictal is an anticonvulsant medication sometimes prescribed as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder. The generic name of Lamictal is lamotrigine.

Clonazepam Side Effects
List of clonazepam side effects. Clonazepam - sold under the brand names Klonopin and Rivotril - is an anti-anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine family which may be prescribed to treat a variety of conditions, including the anxiety associated with bipolar disorder. People taking clonazepam should be aware of the potential side effects of this drug.

Abilify Side Effects
List of Abilify side effects. Abilify - generic name aripiprazole - is an atypical antipsychotic medication sometimes prescribed to treat schizophrenia and psychotic features of bipolar and schizoaffective disorders. People taking Abilify should be aware of the potential side effects of this drug.

Effexor Side Effects
List of Effexor side effects. Effexor - generic name venlafaxine - is an SNRI antidepressant sometimes prescribed for use in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses. People taking Effexor should be aware of the potential side effects of this drug.

Depakote Side Effects
List of Depakote side effects. Depakote is one of the brand names for the generic medications valproic acid and divalproex sodium. Depakene is another brand name. These anticonvulsants are frequently used as mood stabilizers in the management of bipolar disorder. Patients taking any form of Depakote should be aware of the potential side effects.

Risperdal Side Effects
List of Risperdal side effects. Risperdal - generic name Risperidone - is an atypical antipsychotic drug often prescribed for treatment of schizophrenia and the psychotic features of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses. Patients taking Risperdal or risperidone should be aware of the potential side effects.

Zoloft Side Effects
List of Zoloft side effects. Zoloft - generic name sertraline - is an SSRI antidepressant which may be prescribed for the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses. Patients taking Zoloft should be aware of the potential side effects.

Lithium Side Effects
List of Lithium side effects. Lithium - sold under various brand names - is a naturally occurring element prescribed as a mood stabilizer in treating bipolar disorder. Patients taking Lithium should be aware of the potential side effects of this drug.

Neurontin Side Effects
List of Neurontin side effects. Neurontin - generic gabapentin - is an anticonvulsant medication which may also be prescribed as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Patients taking Neurontin should be aware of the potential side effects.

Prozac Side Effects
List of Prozac side effects. Prozac - generic Fluoxetine - is an SSRI antidepressant medication used in the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses. Prozac side effects are wide-ranging from minor to serious. Patients taking Prozac should be aware of the potential side effects.

Xanax Side Effects
List of Xanax side effects. Xanax is an anti-anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine family which may be prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder / manic depression and other mental disorders. The generic name of Xanax is alprazolam.

Seroquel / Quetiapine Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Seroquel - generic Quetiapine - which is an antipsychotic drug used in the treatment of schizophrenia and the the psychotic features of other mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder.

Serzone / Nefazodone Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Serzone - generic Nefazodone - an antidepressant drug used in the treatment of depression and bipolar disorder.

Sinequan / Doxepin / Adapin Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Doxepin, sold under the brand names Sinequan, Adapin and others, which is a tricyclic antidepressant and antianxiety drug sometimes prescribed for use in treating bipolar and other mood disorders.

Symbyax Side Effects
All medications have side effects. Found here is a catalogue of those reported for Symbyax. Generally these side effects subside within a couple of weeks. However, if they are persistent or worrisome, contact your doctor. This medication also has some potentially serious side effects. If these develop Stop taking your medications and contact your doctor immediately.

Benadryl / Diphenhydramine Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Diphenhydramine / Benadryl.

Valium / Diazepam Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Valium - generic Diazepam - a benzodiazepine antianxiety medication sometimes prescribed in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.

Thorazine / Chlorpromazine Side Effects
Side effects of the prescription medication Thorazine - generic name Chlorpromazine - which is an antipsychotic drug that may be prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder as well as schizophrenia and other disorders involving psychotic symptoms.

Halcion / Triazolam Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Halcion - generic name Triazolam - a drug which is prescribed for the short-term treatment of insomnia and may be used in the management of bipolar disorder.

Anafranil / Clomipramine Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Anafranil - generic Clomipramine - an antidepressant used in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder, self-injury, panic attacks, phobias, depression, migraines and other comorbid symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Verapamil Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Verapamil - sold under multiple brand names including Calan, Verelan, Isoptin and Covera-HS - a calcium channel blocker which may be used to a minor degree in controlling mania in the management of bipolar disorder.

Trazodone / Desyrel Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Trazodone - Brand name Desyrel - a mild antidepressant with sedative properties sometimes used in the treatment of bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Restoril / Temazepam Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Restoril - generic name Temazepam - which is used to treat insomnia and may be prescribed for use in managing bipolar disorder. Restoril is a benzodiazepine and the usual warnings apply.

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