When I was diagnosed with BP last June, my Cymbalta was immediately yanked. My pdoc said most ADs cause mania. When I'm manic I binge drink and get into a lot of trouble. I don't necessarily think it makes me crave alcohol more, it's just my vice when I'm manic (I'm an alcoholic anyway).
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Hashi/Bipolar Mom
300mg Lamictal
1800mg Gabapentin
10mg Memantine (weaning off)
.6mg Clonidine (for sleep and anxiety)
40mg Propanol (for sleep)
3 mg Xanax
10mg Saphris
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