Posted by judy1 on July 14, 2001, at 9:18:02
In reply to Thorazine and brain damage, posted by jackflash2 on July 12, 2001, at 22:01:41
I try to avoid posts like these, they greatly upset me. Yes, Thorazine is one of the worst offenders of TD, it is a drug I was forced to take during a hospitalization 10 years ago for a manic episode. I, too, am shocked that your pdoc is using an older AP- unless you are not having success with atypical ones? If your episodes are mainly manic (I am also dxed bipolar 1) then you should be happier using depakote over lithium. Neurontin really has no effect in people with our disorder, most of the trials show little difference between that and placebo in people with bipolar 1. The perk of course is there are little or no side effects. If you have access to a psychiatrist who specializes in bipolar disorder (and they are usually current with their choice of medication) then I think you will find it worthwhile to seek a second opinion. Major Universities with Depts. of Psychiatry are the best choices. I wish you all the best- judy
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