Posted by HappyGirl on March 8, 2005, at 17:27:37
In reply to Re: BPII but nothing seems to help, posted by upsndowns on March 8, 2005, at 12:44:21
Hi:
In regard to 'mood stabilizer,' ... I remember in your very first post,... you are UNABLE to take any traditional M.S.s, such as Depakote, Lithium and Tegretol/Trileptal. However, some of Bpers actually search for 'more' other areas to get 'M.S.s' effects, such as Keppa(sp?), Zonegram(sp?) and among other options. Those 'two' meds. might be used primarily other illnesses, such as 'Parkison Disease,' ... but I'm not quite sure to say tho'.
It's strange your pdoc. haven't research 'more deep/wide areas' to find 'M.S.s' for you. Because, in Bp, whether Bp I or Bp II, mood-stabilizer is critical to get stabilized, at least close to that neighborhood.In my knowledge, ... most of A.P.s has some 'M.S.' property along with all-around-efficacy on Bp condition. Try to ask your pdoc. among other A.P. combo. along with other 'M.S.' med. Also, after the Zyprexa with weight gain, some goes to the 'Geodon' that is a VERY close A.P. to the Zyprexa, ... plus 'no weight gain' to worry about.
The Serzone/Nefadozone, ... I was on 'mass' dosage around 450-600 mg. tid, and did well for awhile. This med. has also 'appetitie suppressant' for me, ... but probably not for you seeing your contemplation on the Serzone. Trazodone, too makes me decrease food-intake, although giving me thirsty during daytime.
I, too agree with you about asking your pdoc. other med. options after collecting all informations you got here, on this board. Besides this, above, you'd find some helpful, useful and informative posters regarding Bp meds. by scolling up this board.
Please keep us posted your progress.
H.G.
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