Posted by Mitch on July 30, 2001, at 12:35:49
In reply to Re: No more Geodon...topamax? » Mitch, posted by chloe on July 30, 2001, at 10:27:49
> Hi Mitch
> What you say about polytherapy makes sense. However, I don't have one med that I think is really "good" or effective except perhaps valium...And that is not a long term solution.Chloe, have you tried Klonopin??
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> I am not sure what neurontin dose except make me mildly sleepy (doesn't help with anger!). I still had hypomania when I added activiting drugs while being on neurontin and trileptal. Neurontin alone doesn't seem powerful enough. Trilepatal alone is too activating. And more than 1.5 Celexa and I am so racy I become suicidal.I agree that Neurontin doesn't "do it" on it's own. I am taking it with Klonopin and a little Depakote right now. However, I must admit that I had the *best* *positive* response to it than ANY of the others-but then from what I understand people with comorbid ADHD with onset of bipolar while teenagers are supposed to be unique "responders" for Neurontin.
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> So, I said all that to say I am in a terrible state of confusion, and though I don't have a *paying* job, I have many responsibilities and boyfriend who has a lot of difficultly with my med changes. When ever I got down on anything, at the moment Geodon, I get the worst anger streak and uncontrollable temper. And my dear friend, Anhedonia has also returned with a vengence!No bad vibes intended about being employed or not. It is just when you are undergoing experimentation it can really wreak havoc with either
a) doing the job-ability to focus and
b) temper tantrums can easily end in termination!! (getting hypomanic/dysphoric on an AD for example or failure for a "new" mood stabilizer to well, do it's job)
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> So, if Topomax does have the neuroleptic type feel, it may be worth a try...I don't mind the brain cloud, some folks report. In fact it's a relief to me not to remember every single detail of my day. That's pretty pathetic!That may have something to do with its ability to help with PTSD. You should get less ruminations and mental churning about daily events which don't help any.
> During your short trial of Topo, do you recall it having any effect on your negative feelings (I am not sure if this is an issue for you...so you might not know!)?
Generally, I just felt a sense of "quiet" with it. No distinct AD activity. But, much less agitation, it really puts a lid on racing thoughts! It might work well with the Neurontin for you.
> Thanks so much for you quick replies and thoughtful answers. I have so appreciated your support through this crappy time. Geodon was a BIG mistake. People on this board are much more informed than most pdocs!
> ChloeNo problem, well we are the guinea pigs aren't we?
Mitch
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