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#1
Sep 20, 2014, 01:27 AM
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What do you think a dr will consider for bp1 rapid cycling if lithium and tegretol don't work out?
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Sep 20, 2014, 01:04 PM
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I'm not sure. Are you just worried that they won't work out?
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Sep 20, 2014, 01:21 PM
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Depakote is the only other one I know. I know you have been taking Lamictal for a long time.
He may want to try the atypical anti psychotics which seem to be so popular with pdocs these days. I don't know if I agree with how much they are prescribed for things other than psychosis but if they are effective........They can have more serious side effects. Mainly metabolic.
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Sep 20, 2014, 02:46 PM
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God, I don't know, but I really wish you well.
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Sep 20, 2014, 04:38 PM
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Sep 20, 2014, 04:39 PM
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Well I have tried many different meds in the past but am willing to try most again. Not abilify (im allergric!)...Geodon or Seroquel though!
But as of today...I feel A LOT better...just anxiety the last couple days. I cant stop rocking or swaying or twirling hair. |
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Sep 21, 2014, 02:18 AM
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Abilify was horrible for me also! I just posted on another thread, I'm bp1, & I don't know why more psychiatrist don't prescribe Topiramate, Topamax, from the beginning. It's one of the medication, and it's the most widely used in other countries, and it doesn't cause weight gain, and for the past five years it worked better with Depakote ever did for me. Thankfully I've lost the 150 I put on  I take 400 mg Topomax 25 mg seroquel |
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Sep 21, 2014, 09:59 AM
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Possibly, an atypical antipsychotic like Latuda, maybe Lamictal, maybe Cymbalta, Brintellix or Fetzima.
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Sep 21, 2014, 11:53 AM
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I'm on lamictal and have been since 2008. We don't think it's any help discussed going off of it soon. Latuda didn't help at all
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Sep 21, 2014, 04:15 PM
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Then there's Depakote, Topamax, Zonegran, Neurontin, Zyprexa, Invega, Risperdal, Trileptal, symbyax, Abilify, Nefazodone, Buspar, Geodon, Seroquel, Saphris, Clozaril and all the first generation anti psychotics. I'm sure I forgot some but idk which ones you've tried.
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Sep 21, 2014, 04:18 PM
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lol Ive taken topomaz, zyprexa, invgea, ris[erdal, symbyax, abilify, buspar, Geodon, Seroquel, saphris.
and im taking Neurontin for anxiety. |
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Sep 21, 2014, 04:55 PM
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Wow, I'm sorry you're treatment resistant to all of those. Shoot, I'll i can suggest is maybe trying one again at a different dosage and med cocktail. Idk
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Sep 21, 2014, 06:51 PM
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Yes I'm willing to treat some again. Some I've had bad affects so no lol
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Sep 21, 2014, 10:13 PM
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Has your Pdoc ever considered Indural for the anxiety ? Its often given as a med to calm folks down a bit... I have used it in the past and it was very helpful.
Might as well ask about it.. May save you from going on some harsh AP's
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Sep 21, 2014, 11:36 PM
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I think I Need help with anxiety. I take the Neurontin but...idk. I rock and sway or twirl my hair nearly all the time not to mention clenching my teeth. Its like I cant stop. My mood is better! No more cycling! Im just anxious all the time or moving back and forth.
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Sep 22, 2014, 02:52 PM
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Sep 22, 2014, 03:19 PM
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I see my pdoc tomorrow. I will talk to her about it I guess. I really am not sure Neurontin helps or not. I don't want to full around with meds much but I want to be calm.
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Sep 22, 2014, 11:20 PM
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So I totally feel really good right now aside from some ongoing anxiety but the lithium is causing nausea every single night and I really don't want to have to put up with that
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Sep 23, 2014, 12:06 PM
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I seep doc today. Well see how it goes
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#20
Sep 23, 2014, 03:57 PM
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She decreased Lithium Er from 1200 back down to 900mg. Annnnd she wants to see me again next week. *Gah* I see her weekly more often than not. The side effects were too much this week. I told her Im afraid I will get crazy again.
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