Posted by KikiCabell on December 27, 2004, at 17:31:06
In reply to mood-stablizers?, posted by MM on December 25, 2004, at 20:40:44
Hi, there. I am BP I and take Lithium and Geodon among other things. Both have helped me but I'd say mostly with the mania. I haven't noticed any side effects with the Geodon except perhaps a mild agitation. Lithium has loads of side effects for me - shaking, thyroid problems, temperature probs (I get sweaty at times), nausea, just a general feeling of malaise. Obviously it must work well for me to put up with it. :) Depakote made me so fuzzy I couldn't put two thoughts together. Keep in mind that Lithium tends to cause weight gain, too. I got a sinus infection every time I tried Lamictal but it may not have had anything to do with the med.
Good luck.
> I've tried Depakote (made me gain a ton of weight) and Trileptal (which I'm on now and I'm thinking of switching to something else). I'm wondering if anyone has taken Lithium and what their experience was, and also any experiences with any other mood stabilizer, including things (like Klonopin?) that might not typically be used as one. Lamictal rash fear overblown? I am BPII (actually BPIII) and I am more of the depressed cycling with some normalcy and lots of anxiety type than getting hypomanic. So if you've found one you liked, or didn't, can you tell me what your experience was? I'd greatly appreciate any feedback. Trying to figure out the puzzle on my own. Thanks.
> Meg.
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