Posted by Janelle on August 8, 2003, at 14:03:20
In reply to Too confused! Please help!, posted by StefL on August 8, 2003, at 13:12:13
Having been a rapid cycler myself, although not like what you describe, I feel for you. I have no idea if the combo of meds you're on is causing it, but I can say that several pdocs have told me that DEPAKOTE is the med of choice for rapid cycling.
However, when I was put on it, at a moderate-high dose, it plunged me into depression and I was so lethargic I couldn't do anything.
I am now on a combo of a therapeutic dose of Lithium with a low dose of Depakote, which is another supposedly effective way to control rapid cycling. It has worked for me in that respect, although I've continued to have cycling, it's just longer intervals. So my pdoc and I are continuing to tweak my meds to try to find the right dosing. It is so frustrating.
If you continue to feel the way you do, call your pdoc and report it. GOod luck.
poster:Janelle
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