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Oct 04, 2009, 07:29 PM
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Hey everyone,
In a few weeks I have my first psychiatrist appointment since 2000 and I def need to be put on meds,i would have done this much sooner but i couldn't afford it. Anyways,the meds are expensive without insurance so I'm prety much limited to the walmart $4 prescription plan with what i can choose. The ones on there that they have are(ssri's) Prozac,Celexa,and Paxil,they also have a few trycylics aswell. I can't keep on going back to switch meds and i know everyone reacts differently to each med but what should be my first choice? It mainly for the mood swings,impulses,all things borderline....I'm a recovery Bulimic as well. I sure hope this guy I'm going to knows about BPD,hes in his 70's....hes my BF's shrink which is why I'm not being charged full price.
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Oct 05, 2009, 04:45 AM
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Everybody is different, so you might have to try them all. However, tricyclics, though my personal favorite for treatment of depression, do increase your appetite and I would not use them for years on end, as this could possibly, possibly led to hallucinations. That's usually after years. Norpramine generic - can't remember what generic name is - is the least sedating of the tricyclics. Prozac has success with some people, flops with others - either putting them to sleep or making them run amuk. lol. Celexa and Paxil both target the brain neurotransmitter Serotonin [as do tricyclics, come to think of it, but in a different way]. I am not sure whether either of these also targets the neurotransmitter Norepinephrine, as some of the newer atypical antidepressants [SSRI's/SSNRI's] do.
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Oct 05, 2009, 08:01 PM
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There are lots of meds out there. No meds are known to treat BPD.
Imo, what the doctor prescribes depends upon what he diagnoses as a core difficulty for you. Anxiety, depression, etc. Tricyclics do work pretty well for depression mood swings. I take a med that works on 2 neurotransmitters, Effexor XR. Not sure if it (or it's brother) on the $4 deal. Probably not.  Hope that you get some relief soon! Shez |
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Oct 06, 2009, 03:56 PM
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Hi there,
Just how bad are your mood swings? I am wondering if that has been discussed with you..... Anti-depressants are good short term(or they where for me).......but didn't last for long in their effect..... The best combination I found was lithium and thorazine(or seroquel or other anti-psychotics).......but I was extremely violent and my mood swings where horrendous.......so they had to control me somehow!! Maybe an anti-psychotic/mood stabiliser? Have you got any of those on your prescription system? An anti-depressant is a good place to start. I have been on over 15 different types, with different outcomes. Paxil I have not tried. Feel free to ask any questions, babe.......medication selection is an important decision. Take care and let us know how you go  Michah
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Oct 07, 2009, 02:12 AM
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I am on prozac for depression
Carbamazapin for mood swings And abilify for paranoia They work well as long as I dont try to reduce them as I found out last week.....  Trish. |
| Michah
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Oct 07, 2009, 12:15 PM
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I thought Carbamazapin was for epilepsy?
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Oct 07, 2009, 01:13 PM
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Yes it is .... However it also acts as a mood stabilser ! Lucky for me
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Oct 07, 2009, 03:43 PM
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The Great news is there are many medications out there to help you with BPD!!
Your PsychDr. may use combinations & different dosages of these meds. Patience is necessary. It may take time to find the right medication that is best for you. I take Prozac, Effexor & Seroquel for ~ 3 1/2 yrs. I am v. thankful for my meds (they work super for me), most of all they allow me to work on the DBT & CBT therapy skills & techniques which help me live a happier life! Live & Love, Holmes |
| Michah
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Oct 20, 2009, 08:37 AM
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I was on mirtazapine, but I still don't know if it really helped. Never tried paxil or prozac.
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Dec 01, 2009, 09:18 PM
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Mood swings: sodium valproate (Epilim) Paranoia: seroquel
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