Posted by CynthiaM. on July 11, 2000, at 18:52:45
In reply to Re: Cogentin and TD » CynthiaM., posted by SLS on July 11, 2000, at 16:48:46
Wow! Scott- thanks for the great reply. For you- Gabitril- I am not really noticing anything from it and I am taking as much as they (pdoc et al ) want me to right now. I may be wrong and it may be keeping me from going overboard but I don't want to test it by dropping it. For Me- I have taken solely or in combination: Neurontin(caused severe systemic edema) , Depakote ( was taking upwards of 3000mg daily and was showing no theraputic level in my labs) Lithium ( No real effect other than causing disturbances in my equilibrium)Zyprexa ( severe weight gain (45 lbs.) and no real stabilizing effect) Also Topomax with no real effect , even in high dosages , on my level of stability. ( although I did experience a decreased appetite and an inability to drink anything with carbonation In it)
I guess I am just concerned about the spechter of TD. Not really thinking I have it , but the involuntary movements are new to me. I have a high teg level (11.1) right now so I know that I cannot increase the teg (Carbatrol) to attempt to salvage some stability. I am interested in the idea of taking yet another drug to combat the effects of the first drug. I was actually taking the levoxyl and estrace prior to my actual dx with bp so I am not sure that they really would have any detrimental effect on the bipolar or specifically the rapid-cycling. The Remeron I am taking for sleep primarily although I was hositalized in March for a severe and pervasive depression (i guessit doesn't hurt to have it on board).So, I guess my real concern was , or is that most of what I have read regarding Cogentin links it to TD. It makes me a little panicky. I am not sure where I need to go from here. I guess I am more stable than I have been for a while ,. but not as stable as I would like to be and I know is possible. Very frustrating. I do feel like I am slamming into mania and I am not certain how to hit the brakes. Maybe if I just keep cleaning? Any thoughts?
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