Posted by Janelle on July 16, 2001, at 19:36:40
In reply to Best Tolerated Anti-Convulsant for BP, posted by Mr.Scott on July 16, 2001, at 17:43:27
Mr. Scott - a lot of what you mention also describes my symptoms.
I just started on an anti-convulsant, Lamictal. My pdoc suggested either that one or Depakote, and fear of possible hair loss kept me from trying Depakote (my hair is thin as it is and sheds a lot as it is; I don't need to be on a med that could make it worse!).
Because of the rash issue, I'm starting on microdose/pediatric dose of Lamictal so I can't tell anything yet.
Don't know if you've tried Zyprexa (that's an anti-psychotic, but don't let the class of med alarm you) that works on anxious depression. It has worked WONDERS for me thus far, although the drowsy/spacey feeling side effect has yet to wear off (has gotten better tho!). It also gives me the munchies, but having lost a lot of weight recently, I am determined not to give in and not to have to take another med to counteract this.
I feel like a walking pharmacy as it is.I've been on Klonopin for years, but it is inconsistent in helping with my anxiety.
I'd suggest that if you go the a-c route, you try Lamictal or Neurontin, the latter sounds like it is mild and perhaps the "most tolerable", but then again we are all so DIFFERENT in our reactions to these meds - what works for one person often does not work for another.
Sounds like with all your stuff going on, you are in better shape than I am because at least you are able to WORK. I'm not. :-(
I agree with your finding that many of the pdocs aren't half as good as their patients. This board is a wonderful source of good, accurate, intelligent and informative material.
-Janelle
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