Posted by Ritch on June 1, 2003, at 9:54:38
In reply to Re: AP's.. » Ritch, posted by Chloe on May 31, 2003, at 10:36:11
> > 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.---Mitch
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> Wow, 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,
> ChloeChloe, they really help a lot of people though. I remember when I was taking Mellaril my pdoc was always asking me stuff like: "Do you think you could take a little *more*?" ;) Usually 10mg at bedtime was all I ever took, and mainly just for anxiety and sleep. Getting up the next day was really pleasant-much less foggy-headed than with the newer ones I've tried. For me, lithium just didn't get onto the cycling like Depakote does. It just takes a lot of work NOT to be on them!--Mitch
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