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Posted by platinumbride on February 26, 2004, at 23:26:17
what does it feel like when a mood stablizer is actually working?
Because I can't imagine that continuing to have crazy mood swings from minute to minute means that keppra is working.....Diane
Posted by Metalblade on February 27, 2004, at 9:59:51
In reply to BP II...MOOD STABLIZERS, posted by platinumbride on February 26, 2004, at 23:26:17
Some mood swings are normal when they are brought on by events. But if your medicine is not working then you will know if you still get them for no apparent reason. I take 1200mg of lithium a day now. And I notice a huge difference. Before I would get so depressed I couldn't even will myself to do the basic things in life. Sleep way too much. Now I sleep less and find that things just aren’t the challenge for me like they use to be. Kind of hard to explain.
Posted by sarahsundae on February 27, 2004, at 11:54:30
In reply to BP II...MOOD STABLIZERS, posted by platinumbride on February 26, 2004, at 23:26:17
I have only been on Topamax so far and for three weeks. It seems to be working a bit, but I know it takes time. Today is not so good for me mood wise though. I am up and down a lot today.
Posted by Eve1 on February 28, 2004, at 18:54:43
In reply to Re: BP II...MOOD STABLIZERS, posted by sarahsundae on February 27, 2004, at 11:54:30
Hi,
I've been on topamax for a month on 100 mg, and still experience depression so I had to take my old antidepressant along with it. But I just don't feel good I don't want to go anywhere do anything. I don't know what to tell my doctor. I'm also taking ativan for anxiety and over the counter sleeping aid to sleep for my insomnia. What you guys think???
Posted by PoohBear on March 1, 2004, at 14:21:25
In reply to Re: BP II...MOOD STABLIZERS, posted by Eve1 on February 28, 2004, at 18:54:43
I'm off Topamax now and on Seroquel for mood and Effexor for depression. I feel great and the combo seems to be working well for me at the moment. My pDoc said that Seroquel was great mood stabilizer. It also helps my racing mind and helps me sleep...
Tony
Posted by platinumbride on March 2, 2004, at 7:38:29
In reply to Re: BP II...MOOD STABLIZERS » Eve1, posted by PoohBear on March 1, 2004, at 14:21:25
Thank you for that info,Tony.....
Care to share what dose of seroquel you are on? I took it briefly in the evenings at 100mgs, but would be a zombie the next day.......
D
Posted by PoohBear on March 2, 2004, at 9:50:41
In reply to Re: BP II...MOOD STABLIZERS, posted by platinumbride on March 2, 2004, at 7:38:29
> Thank you for that info,Tony.....
>
> Care to share what dose of seroquel you are on? I took it briefly in the evenings at 100mgs, but would be a zombie the next day.......
>
> DNo problem, 100mg every night. I have no problem with sedation during the day, well perhaps a little bit first thing, but it's easily offset by a couple cups of coffee...
Tony
150mg Effexor
100mg Seroquel
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