Posted by JadeKelly on November 6, 2008, at 3:31:49
In reply to Mood Stabilizer recommendations... Please!, posted by ricker on November 5, 2008, at 18:34:17
Hi Ricker,
Mood stabalizing drugs I'm familiar with:
Anti/psych: Abilify, Risperdal, seroqel
Other: Dapakote (valproic Acid)
Have not taken these myself but have person close to me that has/does. Abilify and Risperdal I/he really didn't like, especially at Bi-polar doses. Not himself at all. Maybe better at very small doses, don't know. Depakote works very well with seroquel. Especially for "racing mind" "anger" that sort of thing. In my experience, ssri's not good for type of symptoms your refering to. Mood stablizers will make you tired in the beginning so be prepared to be fatigued in the morning on any of these. This combo is used a lot and will stop the mind race/aggressive type behavior if you have that. I'd add A/D after mood stablizers so you know whats doing what.Good Luck on Monday, hope that helps!
Jade
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