Posted by CareBear04 on September 21, 2007, at 22:36:06
In reply to Mood stabilizers, posted by Jamal Spelling on September 19, 2007, at 13:16:26
Hi, just saw your post. I agree with Phillipa that Zyprexa works well, but as for something without a lot of side effects, Zyprexa is definitely not it. I highly recommend lithium, although it too can have a lot of side effects. At the right dose and blood level, though, it can be really effective and can help prevent the moments you described. I don't have much good to say about any of the other atypical antipsychotics until you're really manic. If you want something calming, without necessarily a lot of mood stabilizing, and without many side effects, you might try Neurontin. As for something that calms you and keeps you from hurting yourself without long-term effects on your mood, I would suggest Haldol. It does wonders in calming my thoughts without slowing me down physically.
Good luck!
CB
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