- Messages
- 5,555
- Reaction score
- 34
- Points
- 213
I was diagnosed as bi-polar years after my unsuccessful lobectomy and trying numerous AEDs and anti-depressants. Finally, the shrink put me on Risperdal, which is an anti-psychotic, but I had a reaction, and then tried Zyprexa and that is how I ended up with Type 1 DIABETES as an adult.
(It was taken off the market in Japan because of the deaths it was causing in that country.) I am currently taking Keppra and Topomax for seizures and have the VNS. But I also have to give myself insulin shots now 5 times a day and really watch my diet, exercise, (which I'm not complaining about) and see another doctor on top of all the other doctors. And insulin isn't cheap, either. I don't take an anti-psychotics any more, just an anti-depressant.
Sorry your sis is having a difficult time with the VNS. I had just as difficult time with the brain surgery. It caused me more problems and I wish to this day I'd never had it done. It made my seizures worse, the depression worse......... life was a b***h for a long time.
Anyway, beware of any drugs for Bi-Polar. Another one that is advertised on TV, Seroquel, can also cause diabetes. Check them out before taking them. They may cause more harm.

Sorry your sis is having a difficult time with the VNS. I had just as difficult time with the brain surgery. It caused me more problems and I wish to this day I'd never had it done. It made my seizures worse, the depression worse......... life was a b***h for a long time.
Anyway, beware of any drugs for Bi-Polar. Another one that is advertised on TV, Seroquel, can also cause diabetes. Check them out before taking them. They may cause more harm.