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Re: Manic after Serzone » Nigel

Posted by judy1 on November 17, 2001, at 11:06:45

In reply to Re: Manic after Serzone, posted by Nigel on November 16, 2001, at 17:07:06

Hi Nigel,
First. I wouldn't necessarily blame the Zyprexa on your depression plunge- I plunge into depression 100% of the time after a manic episode no matter what meds I'm on; it really isn't unusual. Supposedly SSRI's are least likely to set off a manic episode (wellbutrin, effexor an SNRI?) then MAOI's then TCA's. Personally I can't take any AD and I've had this disorder since I was a teen (20 years). Because I have been on so many different meds (and their side effects) I get a little worked up if I see someone who may not have to be on them going through side-effects. Manic and depressive episodes are almost always time limited no matter what med; again assuming organic causes were ruled out and considering your age, why not talk to your doc about not using anything and have your family (educated about bipolar disorder) keep an eye on you. Another good way is to keep a daily mood chart 1-10, where 5 is normal and 6-7 hypomanic, etc. Take care, Judy
P.S. Some people have a manic episode after taking prednisone (a steroid) and because this is so common they are not put on a mood stabilizer once the episode subsides.


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