Posted by Barbara Cat on June 18, 2003, at 18:15:20
In reply to Barb, Re: Which meds for mania and depression ?, posted by McPac on June 18, 2003, at 17:23:37
Never tried Depakote or Tegretol. Depakote sounds interesting but I fear adding an additional porkogenic med. The only other ones I've tried were gabapentin, mainly for fibro pain, which it didn't help. The first few days I had a very nice mellow response but it pooped out quickly. I've been taking it again because I've had a flare up of fibro symptoms recently, but it sure isn't helping.
The other is Topomax which I took briefly, mainly to counteract the weight I gained on Remeron. I absolutely hated the way it made me feel, very irritable and anxious.
I think you know I'm also taking lamictal. I really don't know if it's working or not. The initial wonderful sparkly effect wore off quickly so I don't notice anything in particular. I've never tried going off it, and hesitate in doing so. It's probably supporting things in the background.
I have an appt with pdoc next week and I'm going to discuss some interesting research I've come across linking bipolar with ADD and fibromyalgia with ADD and even linking all three. Supposedly, the same areas of the frontal lobes are 'lights out' on SPECT images. So, we're going to talk about ADD/ADHD therapy in addition to the lithium/lamictal/nortrip.
My disability hearing before a judge is this Monday, and I'm worried and having to dredge up all kinds of triggering memories. It's fascinating to watch myself become totally disorganized, obsessive compulsive, PTST'd. It's worth a pstim trial if it helps. How about you? You ever been on a pstim or other mood stabilisers?
> Barb,
> have you ever tried Depakote or Tegretol for a mood stabilizer?
> Have you ever tried a mood stabilizer other than lithium that you liked and that was effective?
> Thanks!
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