Posted by david blistein on January 24, 2012, at 7:48:12
In reply to Re: agitated depression, posted by morgan miller on January 23, 2012, at 20:37:05
> I just believe that AP's and benzos should be last resort, and we should try to tough it out for a while and see if we can stabilize on better medications before rushing into and getting hooked on medications that have the potential to do more harm down the road. Plus, benzos have a short half live, I just don't see how they ever will fit in to anybody's long term regimen if they are bipolar, with the exception being klonpopin.
Hey Morganagreed on the benzosClonazepam is a trade name of Klonopin. I now nibble a little piece once in a while (probably equivalent of less than .25), and can go a week without even thinking about it. Whereas the Valium was definitely addictive and Lorazepam I just didn't like (and is also more addictive) As far as the more harm with the anti psychoticsI thought Depakote was of more concern there 'cause of the liver thing? Is that why you suggest the supplements?
As far as Lamictal/Lamotrigine I thought the biggest concern was that odd potentially-fatal rash that occurs rarely, and hasn't with me. I didn't know of long-term concerns. So curious.
Thanks
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