Posted by Bill L on December 3, 2001, at 9:35:45
In reply to BuSpar Dilemma, posted by Lindsey3 on December 2, 2001, at 2:55:49
Maybe you could very gradually cut down on the BuSpar and see how it goes. Then you could cut down some more if you are doing OK, or else go back up again.
> Hey there, I have a problem and I'd appreciate anyone's input.
> I've been on BuSpar for about 18 months. At one point, was on 90mg a day. Now I take 15mg BID. I am seriously considering discontinuing it completely, as I am not convinced it's of any benefit to me. [Very long story short: was d/x with Bipolar Disorder 1 over 3 years ago, atypical ultra-rapid cycling type,severe with psychotic features...blah blah blah. I had an adverse reaction to practically every med they gave me (lithium, depakote, tegretol,topomax, haldol, zyprexa) the list goes on...]
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> Every drug they gave me literally either made me worse, or I would develop a new prob. Eventually, I ended up on Lamictal, Neurontin, and BuSpar; coping with all the sedation and side effects.
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> Around 5 months ago, I saw a new doc (psychopharmacologist). And after meeting with him for a few times, he mentioned GAD and ADHD. Never in a million years would I have thought to take a stimulant, but after the first Ritalin my life has dramatically changed for the better.
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> Turns out I have adult ADHD and GAD. (Not comorbid with BP1, because there was never any depression involved, only extreme mania [drug-induced; neuroloeptic-akathisia, etc.] So now my regimen is 10-15mg Adderall TID and BuSpar 15mg BID. I wonder if the BuSpar is really helping. However, I am very concerned about the possibility of a discontinuation syndrome (like w/ SSRIs) and have it be misinterpreted as anxiety, (or, God forbid, mania). I know Buspar has a history of this in certain cases.
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> So, I see the pdoc on Monday, and I'm at a standstill. And I only have 1 pill left anyway. What to do??????
> Any advice, similar experiences???
> Thanks so much!!
> Lindsey
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