Posted by Chloe on May 31, 2003, at 10:36:11
In reply to Re:Q for Mitch » Chloe, posted by Ritch on May 30, 2003, at 22:33:52
> > Hi Mitch,
> > What you talk about is fascinating...Most of the AED's I have tried make me feel irritable and blah at the same time. I think that "mixed" kinda state is what lead me to ECT. Thank god for Li in my case. It is interesting though that lamictal is being tried for BP depression. If I remember right, Lamictal had a lot of physical things I really hated, like feeling so achy and uncomfortable in my body. I think it gave me headaches too, and this was all before I reached therapuetic dose! That was hard for me, titrating up so slowly. But you don't want to get that rash. If you do try it, I really hope it's beneficial to you...
> > Thanks, my pdoc mention abilify to me. But when I did a smallest amount of research, I say the side effects you mentioned. Irritability is one of my biggest problems. I have an extremely short fuse. And so I don't want to try a med that might work like gasoline. I also fear insomnia. Some days are so hard and so long, the thought of not being able to sleep through part of it is terrifying. But so are these tongue and jaw problems. I wish I knew if it's ok to even take Seroquel if it exacerbates my movements. Is there any way to know if the movements will get worse? They don't seem to be worse than when I was on Thorazine/Mellaril. The movements kinda stopped at the level where I d/c'd those typical AP's. Oh, back when Clozaril first came out I was put on that. It worked so great, no tongue stuff, no chronic suicidal thoughts. But I got the dreaded agranularcytosis. Go figure.
> > Well, I guess I am just rambling. I hope you like Lamictal-if you go for it.
> > Take care
> > Chloe
>
> Chloe, It seems that lithium is definitely the right antimanic/antipsychotic med for you. I had some decent response in the past with Mellaril (10-30mg hs), but I have a cataract and one pigmented retina from just three years of use. So I really don't want any AP's at all of any kind. I've never been able to hack taking any one of them long term. Headache can be a big side effect for Lamictal users from what I've read here. I will get into that probably sooner or later.---MitchWow, AP's really are the devil. I am sorry you developed eye problems. It's very scary that a med class that is so effective on symptoms, can be so potentially dangerous in terms of *permanant* side effects. I just wish so badly, that there was a med out there that would help with the intermitant rage, distorted thinking and suicidal ideation "attacks." There doesn't seem to any substitute for me so far. I'm just thankful I don't need AP's that often.
Good luck finding the right cocktail. I admire your stick-to-itness!
Take care,
Chloe
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