Posted by JohnL on March 9, 2003, at 12:40:53
In reply to Best/fav combination of mood stabilizers??..etc.., posted by jay on March 9, 2003, at 10:32:01
You mentioned Zyprexa. That's my fav.
> I was wondering (and I hope this can help folks too) what combinations of particular mood stabilizers have you found best? (And been on the longest). I am really keen on seeing what either Lamictal or Topomax in combo with any of the "old staples" mood stabilizers, like Depakote, Tegretol, or Lithium
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> Also, I have found **MAJOR** relief with a regular SRI/SNRI in combination with most of the 5HT agonists. (Most have mixed agonist/antagonist properties, and some work on dopamine and/or norepinephrine.) Low dose Serzone, and I am also experimenting with low dose Remeron in combo, seem helpful with sleep (Remeron seems best for this), agitation, and sex drive.(Serzone seems best for this.) I was enthusiastic about Zyprexa and even Risperidone, but they seem best and safest used for acute and short periods.
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> So, please "dish up" your experiences, as we may be on to something here. (I know..don't jump for joy all at once..hehee. After years of this s**t, it's kinda hard to get excited. When there is even the tiniest glimpse of hope, though, it can at least sustain us when so much else has failed.) I am strongly enthusiastic of the serotonin agonists, though, because they seem to be able to stamp out what can lead to suicidal impulses, especially the agitation.
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> Jay
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