Posted by ed_uk on June 9, 2005, at 11:00:35
In reply to Re: Are there any Long-Term Neurontin users in here? » ed_uk, posted by Nickengland on June 9, 2005, at 10:30:54
Hi Nick!
>Zyprexa and Seroquel, which would be the most mild of all these?
I'd probably be inclined to try Seroquel first. It needs to be started at a small dose and gradually increased as required.
>Abilify, is this not as well establised as the other 2 for a mood stabiliser?
Well........it's new so experience in bipolar disorder is limited.
>high level of anxiety, racing thoughts, inability to sleep and deep depression (possible mixed state) which happens on a cycle of aprrox every 12-14 months. Inbetween those times is bad depression lasting 6-8months and 6 months of feeling :-)...very very good :-)
Most of your symptoms could potentially respond to Seroquel. The thing is, Seroquel tends to make people quite drowsy. You'll have to try it and see!
>I dread the thought of taking a medication orginally for Schizophrenia......
Trileptal, Lamictal, Depakote, Tegretol and Neurontin were originally for epilepsy!
RE valproate: what dose did you try??
>I've used the email address, hopefully you've receieved the mail.. :-)
I've replied :-)
Kind regards,
Ed.PS. When you were on lithium, what was your blood level? (approx)
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