Posted by 4WD on March 10, 2006, at 22:38:01
In reply to Re: PDOC wants me to try a mood stabilizer » Cybele, posted by CareBear04 on March 7, 2006, at 15:24:13
> HI-- Sounds like you've been on quite a list of meds. I might consider plain old lithium. Back when my dr wasn't sure whether I was bipolar or not, she started lithium, and it has been a lifesaver. It has antidepressant effects and keeps a floor under me so that my mood can't plummet. Maybe another suggestion might be low-dose Abilify. It's an antipsychotic, but at low doses, it's used for just about everything. Good luck! CB
Hi CB,
I just got put on lithium yesterday. I've been having bad anxiety/depression/mixed states and was on Depakote for that (which helped some but caused bad headaches) so now we're trying lithium. Since you're on it, can I ask a few questions?
What dose do you take? Has it maintained its efficacy? What kind of side effects are you experiencing? Does it help with anxiety/hyper or jittery scared feelings?
I'm on 300mg twice daily (just started it last night). I know nothing about it - my pdoc called it in for me and I don't see him til next week.
Marsha
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