Posted by sac on October 29, 2003, at 21:05:03
In reply to Re: atypical antipsychotics for bipolar II, posted by Lazarus on October 29, 2003, at 18:27:43
Thanks for the information. I tried Strattera once for some overlapping ADD features (extreme distraction, inability to complete tasks, disorganization) I was troubled by the side effect of anxiety/fear. It made me feel very strange. I was on Zyprexa briefly which wiped me out but I may look into Abilify. By the way, I'm also on a low dose of Wellbutrin SR (50mgs) because I can't tolerate going higher. I wonder if I should just go off of this too.
> Thanks for your input. What medications are you currently on? I am afraid to stop the prozac because I always relapse into depression. Anyway, I'm always in a chronic low grade depression anyway, it seems resistant at this point. I'm also on low dose depakote and lamictal. Thanks.
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> I take Abilify, Strattera and Lamictal in the morning; Zyprexa and lithium in the evening.
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> Ask your doctor about replacing the Prozac with Strattera. It is a mild stimulant with antidepressant action. I like it a lot; it is much better than the Wellbutrin which I took for years.
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> Your depression will lift once you get off the Prozac and stick with just mood stabilizers. By the way, I really like Abilify.
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> Lazarus
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