Posted by BarbaraCat on June 20, 2002, at 23:42:27
In reply to Re: Seroquel for bipolar, posted by sparkinark on June 19, 2002, at 16:56:53
Wow, sounds like we have similar symptoms! I'm dx'd with Bipolar II mixed-states and like you, have very uncomfortable anxiety and pain along with depression. Every now and then a fun hypomania splurge comes along and I have unlimited energy and enthusiasm for all kinds of ideas, but then comes the inevitable crash. I can take the depression, but I cannot handle the anxiety and panic along with it. It wrings me out.
I also tried Topamax, mainly because my other meds were making me gain weight. It was horrible. Tension and agitation and it did nothing for the weight. Currently I seem to be stable on 75mg Remeron (similar to Serzone which I've also tried), 600mg lithium, and Ativan as needed. I recently started Neurontin for fibromyaligia pain and as an additional mood stabiliser. It's a little too early to tell, but I think it's going to help further smooth things out. Oh, and I also take 10mg Ambien for sleep. Just recently the pain and sorrow feelings have begun to break through and I'm concerned - don't wanna go there no more. So I've upped my exercise even though I don't feel like it. This BP2 with anxious overtones is one nasty item! You take care. - BarbaraCat
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