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Originally Posted by grendell
Dr Skipper a lesser dose wasn't a match for the mood swings. Currently its 1800mg a day and i am kinda hoping that isn't an extreme dose... although it seems like a bit when you think of it.
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Another option if you want: lower your lithium dosage, and add depakote. Depakote and lithium often work really well together, and by combining them, you can be on lower doses of both medications, and therefore have less side effects.
Just an idea. 
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age: 23
dx: bipolar I, ADHD-C, tourette's syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, GAD, Social Phobia, BPD, RLS
current meds: depakote (divalproex sodium) 1000mg, abilify (aripiprazole) 4mg, cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg, dexedrine (dexamphetamine) 35mg, ativan (lorazepam) 1mg prn, iron supplements
past meds: ritalin, adderall, risperdal, geodon, paxil, celexa, zoloft
other: individual talk therapy, CBT, group therapy, couple's therapy, hypnosis
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