Posted by lizbeth on November 9, 2003, at 10:36:56
In reply to Re: Fish Oil made me hypomanic--stop using Prozac?, posted by Ed O`Flaherty on November 8, 2003, at 11:54:27
Thanks so much Ed and Taylor--very helpful information. I will definitely try just adding the DHA to help with overall bipolar management.
I guess what's piqued my curiosity is how the Omegabrite acted truly like an antidepressant, and whether I could substitute it for my Prozac 20mg altogether. I've discovered over nearly 3 years of bipolar II management (and 7 of "atypical depression") that I definitely need an antidepressant in addition to a mood stabilizer (900 mg Lithobid). Prozac has been the winner--tried Effexor, Wellbutrin, Zoloft. Of course, there's side effects I don't like, and I guess I'd like to take an AD where there's the bonus of helping my heart, skin, etc. Too risky? Maybe the Unipolar folks who've replaced their AD with fish oil may have tips.
Thanks all--stay healthy!
Lizbeth
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