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Posted by Sigolène on August 4, 2001, at 10:30:19
Hello.
Does anyone know if lithium (plus Remeron small dose) could be helpful for dysthymia ? I have been trying it for 4 weeks now, and still no response.
Remeron, or any other AD on their own, are not effective. Neither is amisulpride and Ritalin. I really don't know what to do.Thank you
Sigolène
Posted by Mitch on August 4, 2001, at 11:09:32
In reply to dysthymia and lithium, posted by Sigolène on August 4, 2001, at 10:30:19
> Hello.
>
> Does anyone know if lithium (plus Remeron small dose) could be helpful for dysthymia ? I have been trying it for 4 weeks now, and still no response.
> Remeron, or any other AD on their own, are not effective. Neither is amisulpride and Ritalin. I really don't know what to do.
>
> Thank you
> SigolèneYou might try adding another mood stabilizer instead of an AD, perhaps Lamictal or Neurontin (small dose).
Posted by ccass on August 4, 2001, at 11:10:39
In reply to dysthymia and lithium, posted by Sigolène on August 4, 2001, at 10:30:19
what about celexa and wellbutrin?
and now I'm on just effexor
things seem to be going good!
Posted by Sigolène on August 5, 2001, at 1:47:49
In reply to Re: dysthymia and lithium, posted by ccass on August 4, 2001, at 11:10:39
> what about celexa and wellbutrin?
> and now I'm on just effexor
> things seem to be going good!I've already tried celexa and wellbutrin, without results.
Sigolène
Posted by Collete on August 7, 2001, at 23:07:34
In reply to dysthymia and lithium, posted by Sigolène on August 4, 2001, at 10:30:19
> Hello.
>
> Does anyone know if lithium (plus Remeron small dose) could be helpful for dysthymia ? I have been trying it for 4 weeks now, and still no response.
> Remeron, or any other AD on their own, are not effective. Neither is amisulpride and Ritalin. I really don't know what to do.
> I am taking Prozac and my Pdoc recommended trying Depakote(which I haven't started yet.)
It is a mood stabilizer.
> Thank you
> Sigolène
Posted by Mitch on August 8, 2001, at 0:05:50
In reply to dysthymia and lithium, posted by Sigolène on August 4, 2001, at 10:30:19
> Hello.
>
> Does anyone know if lithium (plus Remeron small dose) could be helpful for dysthymia ? I have been trying it for 4 weeks now, and still no response.
> Remeron, or any other AD on their own, are not effective. Neither is amisulpride and Ritalin. I really don't know what to do.
>
> Thank you
> SigolèneSigolène,
It appears that your pdoc is trying to get you on mood stabilizers (Lithium/Depakote), but you say that you only have problems with dysthmia?? What did your pdoc diagnose you with? Those aren't meds usually used for that diagnosis. Please clarify.
Mitch
Posted by Sigolène on August 12, 2001, at 3:25:53
In reply to Re: dysthymia and lithium » Sigolène, posted by Mitch on August 8, 2001, at 0:05:50
My diagnose is dysthymia plus sometimes depression. I've also borderline personality.
I've already tried everything for my dysthymia/depression that's why i'm now trying mood stabilizers.
Posted by Mitch on August 12, 2001, at 11:46:51
In reply to Re: dysthymia and lithium » Mitch, posted by Sigolène on August 12, 2001, at 3:25:53
> My diagnose is dysthymia plus sometimes depression. I've also borderline personality.
>
> I've already tried everything for my dysthymia/depression that's why i'm now trying mood stabilizers.S.
My suggestion would be Neurontin. I don't know if it is available where you live or not, but it appears to be good for BPD and bipolar and some anxiety disorders. Possibly a combo of an SSRi antidepressant (i.e. Paxil) and Neurontin
would work.Mitch
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