Posted by katia on July 26, 2003, at 13:39:11
In reply to Depakote? for Bipolar II depression?, posted by River1924 on July 26, 2003, at 11:52:44
> Don't have experience but I've never read much that said any of the bipolar drugs (except lithium and lamictal) did much for the down swing. Until recently, bipolar depression wasn't given much attention. But I think most recent studies suggest a combo, say depakote or lamictal with effexor or zoloft, works best. Your doctor should know that.
yes, that's exactly why I"m worried. He should know that. Don't really understand his reasoning, other than introduce one thing at a time. We'll see. He wants to stay away from Lamictal (at first) b/c of the chance of the deadly rash. The percentages are low but they are there. and he wants to try something else at first. we'll see. I've already tried effexor - made me mixed and am very sensitive that I went through those w/drawals as my side effect and Zoloft did absolutely nothing for me except made me a zombie. I haven't started yet due to the fact that I'm waiting for it in the mail from a Canadian pharmacy. luckily my pdoc is Canadian even tho' i"m in usa.
thanks for your response.
katia
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