Posted by Sean on October 28, 1999, at 13:13:02
In reply to Re: Mood Stabilizers, posted by Annie on October 28, 1999, at 12:24:06
> Susan,
> If you do a search on PubMed, you will find quite a few articles on Neorontin(Gababentin)being used for bipolar, although cyclothymia is not mentioned specifically.
> I am currently on 2800mg of Neurontin as a monotherapy for mixed state bipolar.
> I have experienced both the "munchies" Elizabeth mentioned and the sedation Sean mentioned. Both of these, along with blurry vision, occur about a day after raising the dose and seem (for me) to go away after a few days. I have also noticed I am clumsier lately, dropping and spilling things frequently. This may just be some residual sedation or an adjustment to the medication.
> I have not noticed any horrible side effects I experienced with Lithium and other mood stabilizers and think it would be safe to give it a try if your doctor thinks this could help you.
> AnnieAnnie -
I can't take near the amount you are on - 600mg seems
to be the limit so far as my vision and balance are really
affected, so I'm climbing up slowly. No munchies
for me though, in fact, it seems to supress my
appetite.Is Lamictal less sedating? I also don't seem to be
getting an AD effect from Neurontin. Are you?
poster:Sean
thread:14073
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