I had my first attack of mania when I was put on an antidepressant when I was in my forties--and then received my label of "bipolar." However, currently I take Wellbutrin and Trazodone (basically to help me fall asleep.) I also take the mood stabilizer Tegretol. I haven't had any episodes of mania or bipolar in probably over 12 years. So, it is a matter of balancing and alas, experimenting, by the doc to see what works for the individual.

I hope this new drug won't cause mania. Yes, please keep in touch. We are here to support you, Muddy, and understand your worries. It took a good while for the docs to get me on the right combo of meds.