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#1
Apr 08, 2017, 05:17 PM
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when to say....when?
I'm down to 2. I'm not saying that to sound smug or anything. I'm genuinely surprised that I've been making a go of things on 2. They're heavy-hitters. 30mgs/Abilify and 1200mgs/Trileptal. I was feeling on edge, so I dropped my wellbutrin (400mgs) and then I dropped my low dose (100mgs) lamictal. I didn't notice a huge difference at first, but now...well, predictably, my emotions are more intense. On the other hand, I'm not in a bona fide "episode," nor do I feel myself moving towards one. My concentration is better. Even though Trileptal is more of an anti-hypomanic, anti-agitation drug and 30mgs/Abilify is definitely full on antipsychotic, anti-manic, my mood is...good. Maybe on the cheery-er end of things, even. So...in your life...when do say "OK. I'm on enough, I'll just deal with what remains" OR "I need more" ? My problems are apparently currently diagnosed in the grey areas between bipolar and schizoaffective, manic type (current providers). The former people swear up and down its Schizophrenia w/ mood problems. Anyway, I figure either way, the tranquilizer is going to be the key player. |
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#2
Apr 08, 2017, 05:49 PM
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I think that's great! Whatever works. Right? Can you tell me about your experience with the Trileptal? I was put on it in mid-February. I don't feel suicidal any more, but I don't feel that great either. I feel like, well, like it's really hard to tell what better might even smell, taste, look like because my mania was so severe and my depression so long and deep. I am just this weekend going to try driving again, and, also just this weekend, have been able to do housework for more than thirty minutes a day. Not sure what to attribute anything to any more.
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Apr 08, 2017, 06:00 PM
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I was on just the Abilify @ 30mgs. My doctor prescribed Trileptal, got the dose up to 1200. At first, I was sedated and had difficulty concentrating. That passed. The agitation, hypomania, and even some of the lingering paranoia faded, leaving (you guessed it) depression.
I think Trileptal can be useful. I've known other people who said it didn't work, but then I noticed that their doctors were using low doses. I think 1200 is on the higher end of standard dosing, but I do think some people go higher than that, for maintenance. I'm just glad I'm not on Depakote ((shudder)). Somehow, I've managed to avoid lithium all these years, Praise God. |
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Apr 08, 2017, 11:11 PM
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Finding the right cocktail can be tricky. I go for treating my symptoms and trying to find meds that will help with multiples. I was taking two AP and three mood stabilizers....plus a antidepressant and one for insomnia. Now I'm on one AP, one antidepressant and one mood stabilizer. I have a med that's as needed for insomnia
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Apr 09, 2017, 05:49 AM
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Currently 5 meds from my pdoc. I'm testing one but plan to get off it. I think 5 is my max.
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Apr 09, 2017, 07:53 AM
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I'm thankfully on only 2 as well. The invega acts as my mood stabilizer. I've done really well on this combo. One of the reasons I'm hoping the endocrinologist can treat the hormone problem. I really don't want off of invega.
I'm perfectly fine with being on medication. I never want off of them. I'm just such a damn mess without meds. I cycle rapidly and I go psychotic and it's just not fun. I'm glad you're able to get by on just two for now.
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Apr 09, 2017, 09:09 AM
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A few months ago I used to be on one antipsychotic, two mood stabilizers, one antidepressant, and prazosin. I think that was the most I've ever been on, but I don't quite remember. First went the antidepressant because it was giving me heart problems, then a one of the mood stabilizers because they thought it was causing problems with concentration, then the other mood stabilizer (lithium) because my levels were really low and it wasn't doing anything anyways and I was fine, and finally I dropped prazosin because I wanted to see where I was with my PTSD without it.
So now the only thing I take regularly is the antipsychotic and I'm doing pretty well so far and I think that's all I really need |
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Apr 09, 2017, 03:04 PM
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Like they say in AA about drinking
One is too many and a thousand are not enough haha
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Apr 09, 2017, 07:22 PM
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I also take 5 right now.I think that`s a lot.I wish I could get off of all them but that would make me a giant mess and I`m already a mess as it is.
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