Posted by Ricker on November 10, 2008, at 21:29:22
In reply to Mood Stabilizer recommendations... Please!, posted by ricker on November 5, 2008, at 18:34:17
> I've got a p/doc appointment next Monday. I am bipolar 2 with anxiety/social phobia.
> I am on zoloft 50mgs and clonazepam 0.5/2xday.
> I was feeling good on Lithium but could only get to 600mg and my tremors were quite severe.
> I was then given Lamictal, worked good as well, actually better than the Lithium but I am having problems with skin issue, facial flushing...red hot face, severe acne and have been taking antibiotic for a month now! I have reduced my dose from 150 down to 50 mgs untill I see my p/doc. I am not feeling well, extreme hypo mania, depressive episodes etc. I've increasd my clonazepam to get me through untill my appointment. I have been acting quite irrational at work! I'm contemplating staying home untill my appointment. No phycosis, strictly bipolar 2 with anxiety.
> I would really appreciate your suggestions as many of you have experienced this and may have some insight as to mood stabilizer options. I'm feeling quite distressed over the lamictal and lithium not working. I think my p/doc wants to try me on a A/P but I'm nervous about that. I've heard they may help if used with a "true" mood stabilizer? But I've also read some horror stories about the A/P's. The zoloft does help somewhat with my anxiety/socialphobia/mild OCD. I just can't handle this constant mind race! mind rage! mind confusion and depression. Please help me!
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> Thanks, RickDoc has prescribed zyprexa! Kinda suprised, thought he'd let me try seroquel but he's been seeing me for 13 years and says zyprexa is a better fit for me?
I asked for a mood stabilizer as well, depakote or tegretol and he said nope! one change at a time.
Okay, 0 for 2 now. I am to remain on zoloft 50 mg, clonazepam 0.5/2x and start zyprexa 5mg and may go to 10mg? I see him again in 3 weeks. He did explain about the weight gain and diabetes potential, but said he believes I will see a big improvement overall.
Nothing to lose at the moment as I feel terrible.
If anyone has any "positive" zxprexa experiences, please share. I really don't want to hear negative reactions, I'm sure there's lots, as with any med.Thanks for your support. Rick
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