Posted by alchemy on June 6, 2013, at 19:01:24
In reply to Re: Mood fluctuations while adjusting to new meds?, posted by Beckett on June 5, 2013, at 23:14:20
> This is out of left field, but have you tried lithium? I am at 750mg (900mg was too high according to my bloodwork), and much of my day to day cycling/emotional lability have cleared up. I never thought that would happen. I am not BP 1 but some kind of BP. Anyways, a high dose might be worth it if you haven't tried it.
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> (Sorry I don't have the answer for you original question.)That is interesting... a high dose of lithium for rapid cycling? I have tried lithium a couple of times and it didnt help me with my cycling and gave me side effects like feeling stupid. It also didnt help with my mood, as sometimes smaller doses are given to augment.
Unfortunately, all of the other mood stabilizers and antipsychotics make me agitated and/or more depressed. Frustrating!
Studies show that lithium isnt real effective for rapid cycling and Lamictal is the standard. Why do you think the high dose worked for you? (I was also on Lamictal when I tried lithium).
Thanks!
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