Posted by judy on March 2, 2000, at 11:59:42
In reply to Re: Weaning off of bipolar meds, posted by Brenda on March 2, 2000, at 11:22:47
There is an excellent book entitled "Your Drug May Be Your Problem" by Peter Breggin, M.D. that should help you formulate a tapering plan. May I suggest a good psychologist to help you through this and an MD to monitor any physical symptoms of withdrawal. I got off depakote, tegretol, risperdal, wellbutrin and klonopin. I am bipolar 1, rapid cycling and despite excellent care landed up in the hospital with a manic episode. I do know someone dxed bipolar 2 who has been relatively stable for about 6 months without meds, she practices good "sleep hygeine"- recommeneded by Dr. Mondimore, takes valerian when anxious and to help sleep, and st. johns wort for depression. So I guess you would consider it a more holistic approach- she also has a sympathetic therapist. So it can be done, and I wish you the best of luck. Take care.
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