Posted by dopaminerequiem on August 23, 2007, at 9:46:40
In reply to Re: Parnate/Dexedrine/500 sleeping meds, please he » dopaminerequiem, posted by Quintal on August 23, 2007, at 1:45:02
> I had my best response ever to a cocktail of Parnate, Klonopin and Lamictal. I know you've taken Lamictal already though - what happened with that? How about lithium as an augmenter/mood stablilizer?
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> How do you respond to opiates? It sounds as though you're getting to the point where bupe might be a reasonable option, at least for a while, until you regain your tolerance(?) to Parnate. I have similar 'issues' with BPD and substance misuse, and opiates have been very helpful. The small amounts of codeine in OTC products has kept me well and functioning for about a year now, but tolerance is fast gaining ground of course. They seem to have mood-stabilizing, antidepressant and anxiolytic effects. I've also found opiates helpful with rage - they have a pacifying at-pace-with-the-world effect, whereas benzos, although they got rid of my anxiety, were often like throwing petrol on glowing embers. They're also highly dopaminergic, obviously.
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> Have you ever tried a dopamine agonist? Mirapex has shown robust effects as a mood stabilizer and antidepressant in bipolar disorder, and it's safe to take it with Parnate. Might be helpful as an augmentation strategy?
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> QLamictal caused bedwetting. But if I were taking Parnate, I could probably take it. However, I have an underlying chronic insomnia that started at age five [I was actually diagnosed with this at the age of five, primary insomnia, but not medicated until 16 - so many nights spent staring at the ceiling waiting for my mother or father to "wake me up" for school] so I do need some kind of sleeping medication.
I agree with benzos - once I am off Halcion, the Librium taper will be a breeze in comparison. I certainly do NOT want to take benzos any more. Ambien + Ambien CR (one to help with falling asleep, one to help with staying asleep) + Seroquel worked at one point with Parnate.
I can't take opiates because I am a former heroin addict. Pretty severely so.
My doctor has sent me to all kinds of specialists and one recommended Requip for sleep with the Parnate. Has anyone heard of this? Would it augment the Parnate?
What about Abilify?
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