Posted by brussell on December 31, 2003, at 12:26:07
In reply to too many meds/side effects, posted by jayb on December 30, 2003, at 19:18:26
I have similar diagnoses, and I doubt I would even be able to write on all those meds. I don't know how severe your symptoms are, but you might not need the lithium if you are BPII--that's primarily an anti-manic drug. The Lithium, Remeron and Zyprexa are probably responsible for the weight gain.
Lamictal is a good mood-stabilizer with some antidepressant effect. It is commonly used for BPII and you might want to keep it, especially since it doesn't have a bad side effect profile.
I think you'd notice an improvement if you could go off the lithium (lamictal is probably enough for BPII). Getting rid of the Remeron would probably help too, assuming it really isn't doing anything. A more activating AD like a Welbutrin/Prozac combination might be better for you.
Do you need the Zyprexa all the time? I have some, but use it only for severe episodes of anxiety and quasi-psychosis.
The klonopin could be causing problems too. See if you really need it.
I assume you're taking the trazadone to help you sleep. It probably isn't causing the problems you list.
Good luck.
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