Posted by CareBear04 on February 27, 2004, at 22:01:37
In reply to Hope for BPII??, posted by CindyLou on February 26, 2004, at 12:12:04
hi cindylou,
i haven't been on meds for very long, but i've been through dozens of them, and i've finally found a combination that works pretty well for me. i've been on lithium between 450 and 1200 mgs. my new pdoc thinks bpIIs can be treated with lower doses of lithium. if you can get by without a mood stabilizer, that would probably be ideal because they are generally not fun meds to be on. i'm also on two antidepressants, sleeping meds, and antianxiety meds. low dose antipsychotics can actually work really well, too, even though they sound a little scary. i've been on most of the newer ones, and zyprexa has mood-stabilizing properties, though it's a trade-off with the side effects. the older APs are also worth trying. i never thought i would try haldol, but i've been on a tiny dose for a week or two, and it's been amazingly helpful. if you're very anxious, as i am, it can make you feel really calm.
don't worry, you'll find the right combination of meds. it may take some time, but it'll happen. good luck, cb
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