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Posted by ajax1 on December 29, 2007, at 21:31:04
Hi
I'm diagnosed BP II with depression as my main symptom. I've tried about everything with little success. Recently, I tried 150mg Lithium and have had some positive results, but it ended up making me a little over-activated. I know some people combine mood stabilizers. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which ones would be good and the amounts. I tend to be very responsive to anything and use small amounts.
Thanks
Reed
Posted by Maxime on December 29, 2007, at 21:53:12
In reply to Two Mood Stabilizers?, posted by ajax1 on December 29, 2007, at 21:31:04
You shouldn't have to take a mood stabiliser to offset an another mood stabiliser. You be able to find that work. Lamictal is good for depression and is a mood stabiliser. I can't guess what dosage you would need since you react differently to meds.Good luck!
Sinead
> Hi
> I'm diagnosed BP II with depression as my main symptom. I've tried about everything with little success. Recently, I tried 150mg Lithium and have had some positive results, but it ended up making me a little over-activated. I know some people combine mood stabilizers. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which ones would be good and the amounts. I tend to be very responsive to anything and use small amounts.
> Thanks
> Reed
Posted by ajax1 on December 29, 2007, at 21:55:28
In reply to Re: Two Mood Stabilizers? » ajax1, posted by Maxime on December 29, 2007, at 21:53:12
I've tried Lamictal, but it causes me to become hypomanic.
Thanks for your input
Reed
Posted by Maxime on December 29, 2007, at 22:12:08
In reply to Re: Two Mood Stabilizers?, posted by ajax1 on December 29, 2007, at 21:55:28
It's odd that mood stabilisers make you manic.
Here is a link to a site that I love. It describes many mood stabilisers and when to use what.
http://home.comcast.net/~pmbrig/BP_pharm.htmlHope you find relief soon. What else have you tried?
Maxime
Posted by ajax1 on December 29, 2007, at 22:20:30
In reply to Re: Two Mood Stabilizers? » ajax1, posted by Maxime on December 29, 2007, at 22:12:08
Thanks for the site. I've tried all the ADs-- which make me manic. Depakote etc make me depressed. Lamictal, Topomax, etc make me hypomanic. Currently, I take .75 xanax a day plus 300 Neurontin for sleep, but still suffer from depression and also insomnia and irritability.
Thanks again
Reed
Posted by Maxime on December 29, 2007, at 22:33:02
In reply to Re: Two Mood Stabilizers?, posted by ajax1 on December 29, 2007, at 22:20:30
Zyprexa will knock out depression and hypomania. Sounds like you have tried a lot. I know what it's like.
Maxime
Posted by chiron on January 4, 2008, at 23:07:53
In reply to Two Mood Stabilizers?, posted by ajax1 on December 29, 2007, at 21:31:04
I don't know if you've tried seroquel, but I've heard of people taking seroquel with lithium.
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