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Originally Posted by bluebicycle
I see my pdoc on October 18th.
The problem is that I don't want to try Lithium, Tegretol, or Depakote because of the (potential) side effects that I've read. I'm scared of my liver going toxic, I'm scared of losing hair, I'm scared of having shaky hands, I'm scared of confusion, etc.. I'd rather have no mood stabilizer than go on any of those 3.
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The alternatives are not great!
I have had some good luck with Depakote in the past. My pdoc says she has never had a patient have the potential liver effects on Depakote. Of course, the potential is still there, theoretically.
Tegretol kind of scares me. The blood dyscrasias are a potential problem. I also get trouble with breathing (tight chest) with Tegretol.
Lithium. My pdoc reports every patient she has put on lithium has become toxic on it, sooner or later. I had tried it many years ago. I was bloated and had severe GI issues, felt like crap, had a severe tremor.
I am hoping for better alternatives -- soon!
If Lamictal does not work for me, I'll also be looking at alternatives.
WC