Posted by gibbons482 on July 27, 2009, at 23:46:06
In reply to Need bipolar peoples input please, posted by Phil on July 26, 2009, at 14:09:50
Phil, I have the same dx, have had maybe a couple of manic episodes but lots of depression and mixed states.
My pdoc in the past has generally stayed away from any drug (AD) that might in the slightest induce mania or a mixed state. I've mainly been on mood stabilizers that some have AD properties (Lamictal, Lithium) and others more for mania (Depakote).
However, reccently, I've been put on my first AD, Wellbutrin XL, which is doing wonders for me. My other med keeps me from any possibility of mania and I'm stable for the first time in years. Bear in mind I've also just finished a series of ECTs.
Hope that is the kind of reply you were looking for. I've found Wellbutrin incredibly wonderful.
gibbons
> I have bp1 w/ no psychosis. 1 manic episode but mostly depression.
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> Do y'all take AD's? What have you had success with? Is your depression helped by non traditional meds?
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> Any input greatly appreciated.
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