Posted by HappyGirl on August 5, 2004, at 22:07:21
In reply to Re: just though I would post what BPmeds I have taken, posted by Mike634 on August 4, 2004, at 15:14:57
Hi:
>>>> The zyprexa at 5 and lithium at 1200 that I take (we raised it today actually) seems to be doing a good job with the mania<<<<<
--- Yes, ... I totally agree about this combo. is DEFINITELY 'super' among other combo. for 'Mania' I've been reading and hearing. Then, I plan to stick with this as long as I can. My Lithium dosage is 900 mg. t.i.d., and once I recall that I was on 1200 mg., even raised to the 1500 mg. when I was NOT on any anti-dept. However, it didn't help me any 'good' relief no matter how much I took. but, I certainly have the same opinion as yours in regard to the effectiveness for 'manic' side of the Bp.
>>>> like you, antidepressents just dont work like they used to. I am just too sensitive to them <<<<--- In terms of 'Sensitiveness' to anti-dep., I have the exact same problem as yours. As a matter of fact, I can not take any of SSRIs, due to the intolerance or just simply 'don't go with my system/chemical' well. Then, my choice on anti-dep. is quite limited. Thus, my pdoc. rxed 'Serzone' that is a kind designed to those who are not able to take any anti-dep. otherwise, ... a kind 'last chance' to choose an anti-dep. In that respect, I feel I was quite lucky to get this A.D. However, now the Trazodone that is similarity to the Serzone and it seems working on me pretty well. However, I have still 'down' days, about twice a week. Hopefully, more 'up'/feeling well days to come with the time. ----
<<<<< though today my doctor said we might consider paxil and prozac after we try a couple of other things. The subject of ect has actually come up for me-though its down the road a bit. Has that ever been suggested to you? I must admit I am a bit frightened by the idea of it. <<<<
--- I read that some of Bper's have been on the combo. 'Paxil and Prozac' with a good result. I truly hope that this combo. could alleviate your depressive episodes soon.
Concerning 'ect,' I never got that road, because my depressive episodes consist mostly of 'fatigue,/want to sleep until noon' 'less-motivation,' 'lack-energy' and other 'non' serious form of depressive episodes. I never got 'suicial thoughts' due to my depression. Rather, I WANT to live, ... (laugh) and want to get *BETTER* to accomplish the things I missed due to Bp.We are still young, then hopefully the things are getting better by accessing more effective ADs soon.
H.G.
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