Posted by Minnie-Haha on February 3, 2005, at 18:54:00
In reply to Re: BP- periodic bouts of depression - any advice? » Minnie-Haha, posted by olysi79 on February 3, 2005, at 18:42:06
BTW: My DXs are mild BP2 and mild OCD, too. I am currently taking Trileptal (150mg am/pm) and Cymbalta (60mg about 5pm). I am feeling pretty good right now except for a little amotivation (which I may augment with Wellbutrin or Cytomel), a little increase in appetite (gained 2-3 pounds -- others report weight loss!), and a little increase in blood pressure. I may reduce the Cymbalta dose if the appetite/BP effects continue.
I tried 1/2 of a 7.5mg Zyprexa tablet one night at the height of my insomnia/anxiety (before I started on Cymbalta) and it sure turned off all the chatter in my head, but it scared the hell out of me. I was like a zombie the next day. It just didn't "feel" right. Plus, I read that it can cause tardive dyskinesia. I'm gonna stay away from APs as long as I can.
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