Posted by SLS on September 30, 2014, at 10:00:12
In reply to Re: Depakote + Elavil ?! » Christ_empowered, posted by Sheilac on September 30, 2014, at 6:19:40
You might want to discontinue the Elavil for now and develop a coherent plan to follow with your doctor. That would be the simplest thing to do.
You are not necessarily experiencing serotonin syndrome, so I would not act on that conclusion until you gather more information. It could explain things, though.
If you feel that it is urgent to treat mania, go with what you know works for you, understanding that it will only be a temporary measure. In other words, if Trileptal or Depakote works to treat the mania, but produces depression as a side effect, just know that you will be able to discontinue it once you and your doctor meet and discuss your present condition.
You often contradict yourself in your descriptions. Because of this, I am reluctant to say very much more than to recommend that you work more closely with your present doctor or search for a different doctor. You could go for a second opinion. I know it is frustrating to be in a painful state and not be able to do something about it immediately.
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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