Posted by HappyGirl on August 2, 2004, at 19:51:06
In reply to Re: just though I would post what BPmeds I have taken, posted by Mike634 on August 2, 2004, at 17:45:39
Hi Mike:
Thanks for your response regarding AD and etc. I, too have been some trouble to find a right/appropriate ADs. For the past two and a half years, the Serzone(450 mg. most of the time)and Wellbutrin SR(from 100 mg. to 300 mg., but 200 mg. for the past six months) has been helping the depressive side of my Bp.I admit to say that this illness, Bp practically robbed me of most of my 'youth,' since I got this illness during my college years. However, I tried to manage myself as happy and busy as possible, ... however once awhile I want to 'cry' as hard as I could, because I'm not able to function as I did before Bp struck me unpredictably.
Back to the main issue, ... Bp II, ... I'm stable almost 90% on the hypo-manic side of my Bp II, however like other Bp II, the depressive side of my Bp is VERY tough to challenge. This is partly due to my inability to consume any of SSRIs, such as Effoxer that is pretty reputable among Bp II, especially in the morning hours.The current AD combo. Trazodone 100 mg. Serzone 150 mg. along with Wellbutrin SR 200 mg. seems working on my depression(mostly, I'd say 'Major Depression), however I may need more effective AD in the future. Because, in my knowledge ADs tends to get 'weaker' as the time goes, ... in other word, your system getting 'used' to those ADs.
For my 'manic' side that is mostly 'hyper' mixed with 'dysphoric,' I, too have been taking Zyprexa 5 mg. before the bed and Lithium 900 mg. tid. and this combo. has been alleviating most of my manic episodes. Once, on my 'dysphoric state,' I punched SO hard on my desk that I almost broke my hand. Since then, I've been cautious NOT reduce Zyprexa, from 5 mg. to 2.5 mg. I got some weight from the Zyprexa, but overall, it's offerring me 'tremendous' relief on my hypo-manic side. Also, both Zyprexa and Lithium never wear off like the ADs do, then I probably stick with this combo. for a long time as long as my system is able to withstand this combo.I'm truly glad to see your post regarding your personal experience in your BP jorney along with its med. regimen. Also, I, myself have been struggling with this illness, Bp II, I'm greatly interested in your progress.
H.G.
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