Posted by Escapee on July 2, 2015, at 19:12:17
In reply to Re: Re-Update » Escapee, posted by SLS on July 2, 2015, at 12:51:34
> > OK. Now I've been on 600mg lithium
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> Are you using lithium as a mood stabilizer, or, rather, as an augmenter to antidepressants?
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> > and have been slowly raising the quetiapine from 100-200mg. Today I hit that 200mg.
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> Even for depression, I think you need to reach 400 mg/day. I'm not sure, though.
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> > NOTHING YET!
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> I'm sorry to hear that.
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> > Anxiety has alsob increased. I'm very tempted to lower or stop the bupropion. At least give it a try.
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> That sounds reasonable. Anxiety, agitation, and anger are not infrequent side effects with Wellbutrin. I'm beginning to think that it should not be used very often when significant anxiety is present.
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> Have you tried any anticonvulants? Lamictal?
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> What about Abilify? It is especially helpful when added to Lamictal if bipolar depression is present. Otherwise, it might help in combination with antidepressants.
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> Regarding antipsychotics, I am not sold on Seroquel and Latuda for depression. I have seen good results with Saphris, though. Having said that, I cannot guarantee you that Seroquel and Latuda won't work - meaning that you probably should not exclude these drugs from consideration.
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> Good luck.
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> - ScottThanks for ur input Scott. I have TRD & Social Phobia. Perhapse I'd fit the criteria for Avoidant. I used to put alot of time and effort researching and being part of the decision on what med to take. I've given up now. I let my doc do the work. Anyway when It comes to stabilisers and augmentors I have little knowledge on them. I trust my doctor. Always have, and the doc I had before (Prof. David Nutt). Both are 'leaders' of thier team of psych docs. There are alot of avenues still to try yet. But I sticking tight to my dosing right now. If I cann't trust my doc....?
Anyway thanks for your suggestions. I will take note and look them up. Ask my doc what he thinks
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