Posted by sac on June 5, 2006, at 6:34:14
Hello All,
I've been struggling for years to find the best combo of meds to treat my bipolar II. It is very frustrating and I have been on them all...Depakote, Lamictal, Neurontin, Gabitril, Seroquel, Zyprexa, Abilify, Geodon, etc. etc. etc. I've have the most success with Lithium ER (Eskalith or Lithobid brand works better for me)
Trouble is, I've also been on numerous AD's to treat my bipolar depression, right now I take 20 mgs. Prozac and only 300 mgs. Lithobid. I still cycle and it is really affecting my quality of life that I sometimes just want to end it all. ( I am a 38 yr. old female with two children so this is not an option but that's how I feel sometimes) I don't go more than 1 month without seeing my psychiatrist. 10 years ago I only had to be on Prozac and see him every 4 months or so and I was fine. Everything has changed now. I am unstable. Should I drop the Prozac??? is that causing the cycling?? Do I need to up the lithium although my main problem is depression this seems counterintuitive but I don't know. Any help or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. -Stacey
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