Posted by fluffy on October 2, 2003, at 17:59:51
In reply to Re: Controlling WELLBUTRIN-induced hypoMANIA, posted by Sebastian on October 1, 2003, at 18:25:03
b.p.s--
There really isn't a way to stop AD induced hypomania once it has started. The only way to make it stop is to discontinue, then start a mood stabilizer (depakote, lithium, and tegretol, lamictal, zyprexa are the standards). Once you have a mood stabilizer on board, you could re-start the AD. You should tell your doctor about your reaction right away. And if you haven't tried a mood stabilizer yet, it might be worth a try. (sorry if you know all of this, or if you have already gone down this road)
I am bipolar II, and I used to respond to AD's alone, but I had a really nasty spell on them the second time around. So now I'm taking Lamictal and trying Trileptal as an add-on. (I had some break through stuff going on.)
If you have any questions, just let me know. Otherwise, there is a great site about the bipolar "spectrum" and the controversy with AD use. http://www.psycheducation.org/bipolar/controversy.htm
take care,
Katy
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