I just scanned your posts, and wanted to let you know that side effects from medications are common, and mostly awful. I am glad you spoke out and took care of it.
I do not have BP but have a disabling condition that causes extensive brain damages, and I have to deal with side effects that are unique to me whenever I take medications, and they can be mean problems. I also have a son who is bipolar, and he struggles with numerous side effects as do most people with your disease.
Remember, you are not alone. There are over 3,000,000 people in the US who have the same thing you do.