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EJB5565 · Sep 28, 2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth412

Ugh. I'm frustrated. Finished up a hypomanic episode about a week ago and now I've crashed into depression. Right at the start of a rigorous EMT course that cost me a grand. Wonderful.

I'm on Lexapro 30mg, Lithium 1500mg, Zyprexa 5mg, and recently added Depakote to the mix now at 500mg. So far all the Depakote has given me is diarrhea 3-5 times a day.

Is there anything out there that can help me stop cycling? I know Lamictal is helpful for bipolar depression and rapid cycling, but I have pretty wicked manias that need to be controlled as well (hence the Depakote).

I really want to be off the APs eventually, but I'm considering using one FDA approved for Bipolar depression.

I don't know. Any suggestions?

I am currently on 6 meds was up to as high as 9 meds. So I can totally relate with your frustration. I have been battling deep depression for over a year. I started Geodon and it was the first drug for me to say there was hope in that I actually felt more motivated to get up and do something. The Pdoc started me on Saphris yesterday and I woke up with a wicked hangover this a.m. I hope that helps and good luck with be patient.