Posted by fiona on April 20, 2002, at 11:13:08
In reply to Rapid cycling help needed!!, posted by HMK on April 17, 2002, at 13:20:07
Hi Heather,
I know what it's like, sucks huh? I have cyclothymia and my cycles are a complete nightmare they are usually around 2-3 days of high 3-4 days low and then I'm lucky if I get 1 normal day in between.
I am currently on tegretol 400mg per day and also an A/D called Dothiepin 75mg per day. This seems to have evened me out slightly, but there is a drawback in that I sometimes get an attack of the fuzzies and people think I've suddenly turned stupid! I have also gained a few pounds since I went on the tegretol which isn't so good.
My sister who is bipolar 1 and a very rapid cycler (is that a word? nevermind) has also been put on tegretol. She was on depakote, which worked very well for her, and it didn't affect her weight, but she had to change because of her liver function tests. I don't think that it is automatic that depakote makes you gain weight, I think it all depends on the dosage etc.
For me the tegretol is doing ok (I haven't felt suicidal since I have been on it!) and although I said I gained some weight it was only 5 or 6 pounds.
I hope you find the right combination for you soon, take care,Fiona
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