Posted by judy1 on July 11, 2001, at 19:01:15
In reply to Re: AD-provoked hypomania - is it diagnostic? » judy1, posted by Elizabeth on July 11, 2001, at 16:15:37
Oh, sorry I probably didn't read the entire thread. I know genetics are a big component in making the dx as is having actual episodes, although Akiskal says recurring depressive episodes may be indicative of bipolar disorder. Yes, unfortunately while depakote (oral loading) stops mania 'in it's tracks' and zyprexa is very effective for psychosis, I continue to have breakthrough episodes while on therapeutic doses. With depakote it's almost always depression which is unrelenting. Because I have TD on AP's (atypical and typical), I won't stay on them for more time than my active symptoms and my pdoc agrees. While there are reports of zyprexa being an effective mood stabilizer, I have had breakthrough manic episodes. So as I've stated before we (my pdoc and I) treat fires. The only medications that have been consistantly helpful to me is klonopin for panic disorder and opioids for depression. Take care, judy
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