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Old Jul 17, 2010, 03:15 AM
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I just got out of a ten day stint in the hospital again. They switched my medications to Vistaril, Lithium and Trazadone. I feel better. The racing thoughts have subsided, but the anxiety remains. Can anyone tell me if they have used either Vistaril or Lithium and how it worked for them?

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Hi Johndsgirl I was on lithium from the time I was diagnosed (2007) until this year. I was just recently switched to lamictal. Every person is different and it does take time to know if a med will work. For me this is at least 3 months. I had the hand tremors too, but as long as I stayed hydrated I didn't get them. Initially I was put on propanol for the tremors and that stops them. I requested a switch to lamictal because I was having issues with depression.

I would suggest tracking your mood (if you aren't already) and writing in a journal helped me. I would include what I ate or drank because that affects my mood as well. I hope this is a good med combo for you.
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