Posted by mags on April 8, 2003, at 14:18:47
In reply to Re: Moodstabilizers or antipsychotics for BP II? » Ron Hill, posted by Krissy P on April 8, 2003, at 13:59:16
Hi Krissy, Thought I would add my two cents here. I haven't been on this board much since I spent most of last year in and out of hospital. One time for three months in a row. I was there in this Pyschiatric facility to try and get my meds adjusted and babysit me while we tried. This was after unsuccessful ECT's. I am BPII and am presently on:
Lithium 300 MG
Depakote 750MG
Seroquel 100MG
Wellbutrin 150 MG
Eltroxin 5MG (Thyroid med)
Ritalin SR 20 MGThis is after many many different med trials and I am seeing my doc tomorrow and will have to change them as they are not working.
I have tried the same drugs as you and many more and I agree with Ron, most docs don't like to give AD's if you are BP....however, I find without them I am totally flat....kinda like looking at life with the glass half empty instead of half full.
The only words of wisdom I can pass on to you is:
DON"T go off your meds cold turkey...it can be really a bad experience (I know!)
Read and read what others say here on this board and elsewhere.
Then go to your doc armed with lots of info. Altho' they try to help as much as they can, they are shootin in the dark as far as I am concerned. We all react so different to meds....the only thing I know for sure is there is no "magic pill"....but there may be a magic combo if you just keep working on it......
Good Luck
Marg
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