Posted by Thomas123 on February 27, 2003, at 0:31:56
In reply to Help? Bipolar hubby - meds sexual side effects, posted by LibbyH on February 24, 2003, at 12:10:47
Mark is absolutely right.
I think you have to take charge of the meds.
There are non-sedating antipsychotics such as Geodon and Abilify. I would switch to one of these.
He is on two mood stabilizers but he is BP II. I would choose the best one and drop the other one.
Say he gets on an a non-sedating AP well APs are usually pretty good for anxiety. Why take Klonopin which is sedating? Klonopin must absolutely be tapered when stopping.
He has sexual problems and has difficulty staying awake. Effexor can can cause sexual problems. Welbutrin is the AD with the fewest sexual side-effects and is stimulating too boot and since your husband is sleeping too much this would seem to be good. Welbutrin also is less likely to cause mania than other ADs.
And last but not least when things are pretty much improved stop. Do not complain of minor side-effects or unresolved problems. You will get a prescription and be right back where you are now.
Psychiatrists often grossly overestimate their ability to fine-tune brain chemistry, this leads to polypharmacy and disaster.
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