Posted by SLS on December 19, 2012, at 20:06:24
In reply to Re: Is Lithium Catching Up To Me?? » SLS, posted by brynb on December 19, 2012, at 10:59:45
> Thanks, Scott.
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> Wellbutrin make me too anxious and doesn't help the depression. Lamictal makes me depressed, and I never gave Abilify a fair shake, though I typically don't do well with APs.What is it about APs that you find problematic?
There is growing interest in using Latuda (lurasidone) as a treatment for depression. I believe it is unique among APs in its ability to block 5-HT7 receptors. My impression is that it is less likely than Abilify to produce anxiety or akathisia.
You might consider using Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) as a mood-stabilizer. It can work well to manage mania and mixed-states, usually without causing depression. 600 mg/day is a pretty good dose. You would just need to check your sodium levels from time to time. Although infrequent, Trileptal can produce hyponatremia (low blood sodium).
> I'm really running out of options here...
I hope people here offer you options that you have not yet considered.
> Thanks again for your input and I hope you're still doing well :).
Thanks.
:-)
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I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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