Posted by Viridis on October 26, 2003, at 3:08:33
In reply to Questioning BPII Diagnosis and Treatment, posted by AnneL on October 26, 2003, at 1:20:33
It seems like "bipolar II" is the fashionable diagnosis right now (not that it isn't real, but I wonder if that many people really have it... I could easily be diagnosed with this too, with a different pdoc).
I'm no expert, but if Klonopin works, why not stay with it? It's very safe, tolerance seems rare, and it does have some mood-stabilizing properties (for me, at least).
I've heard some very positive things about Lamictal and know someone whose life has definitely been changed by it (he's BP I, and I do believe this after having known him for many years). That one may be worth the gradual titration it requires, especially if you're not in a state of crisis right now and can afford the time. I'm thinking of trying it myself, and my pdoc seems quite impressed by it.
As for Effexor, I can't comment except to say be careful based on comments from others here.
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