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Originally Posted by crab76
Does anyone take medication specifically for BPD symptoms? If yes what medication class is best?
I take antidepressant (wellbutrin)
I'm also on an antipsychotic (abilify) to help with my impulsive behaviors/suicidal thoughts & attempts. BUT - I'm having side effects from abilify. 
SO My Pdoc wants me to try Viibryd which is a brand new antidepressant. He wants me to STOP both wellbutrin & abilify and replace them with Viibryd. I'm scared.
So ~ What meds do you guys take to control your BPD symptoms? And has anyone heard of Viibryd? |
Hey there,
I used to take both Wellbutrin and Abilify and I hated them. I have BPD and ADD and I've taken Lamictal for a mood stabilizer and it has been awesome for me! I also took Topamax, but it made me dumb, I couldn't think clearly at all. For the ADD they put me on Adderall which makes me feel wired and semi-anxious, so they put me on Viibryd as well. The Viibryd is a very recent addition and it's an SSRI as well, but it also affects your 5-HT receptors which help aid anxiety. I don't know why your Dr. would take you off of the mood stabilizers and just put you on an anti-depressant, but I'm not your doctor... weird.