Respected Doctor, For the past 45 to 50 days, I have been experiencing symptoms that felt very different from before, so I consulted a doctor. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and started on medication. Since then, I have been feeling very sleepy, low on energy, and have increased hunger. These symptoms have continued for the last 7 days. Additionally, I noticed that when I wake up, my face appears swollen or enlarged, but it returns to normal after 3 to 4 hours. I informed my doctor about this, and some tests were done. The lab report shows that my TLC is very high. I am concerned because my energy keeps decreasing, my hunger is increasing, and I feel sleepy and moody most of the time. Could you please advise what I should do next? How can I manage or control the high TLC? I have also uploaded my prescription to help you understand my treatment better.

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

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5+ Yrs

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Certain psychiatric medicines may cause sleepiness, weight gain, and facial puffiness. Your high TLC may indicate infection or inflammation, which needs prompt evaluation. Please consult your doctor for medication review and further assessment. Get CBC with differential count, CRP, and Thyroid profile to identify the cause of raised TLC and guide treatment. Timely testing and follow up will help control your symptoms and prevent complications.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a DLC Test (Differential Leucocyte Count) Test or Take a CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test

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Answered 01/09/2025

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