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Originally Posted by Pookyl
Welcome back Christina 
I’ve now been stable from a bipolar perspective for 6-7 months which is fantastic. Anxiety is pretty severe. I’m weaning off Seroquel under pdoc supervision which is probably why the anxiety is so severe. My pdoc has asked me to consider an AD for my anxiety. We’re not sure if it’s a good idea given that an AD may destabilise the bipolar.
Anyone have any thoughts? |
Congrats on the stability!
I'd be reticent to mess with things, too; yet, is sounds like the anxiety needs treatment.
Personally, Celexa is a friend of mine. it both takes the edge off and treats my anxiety. I will share the fact that my pdoc took it away. She thought I might be more stable without it.
I am concerned. Please be extra careful that you don't choose an AD that carries the potential for QT Prolongation.
Here is a great explanation, as well as a partial list of meds that do have this potential. both antipsychotics and AD meds are listed:
Drug-Induced QT Prolongation
I hope you find a med that both does the trick and honors the many months of stability you have already achieved.
