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Posted by lymom3 on August 2, 2006, at 14:02:32
Now that Lamictal has given me weird s/e's that have forced me to quit taking it (me and 3 other people in the freaking world, I think) what is next for me? I can't do anything that's going to put more weight on me. Lithium and Depakote have been tried with sucky s/e's and no benefit. I was thinking about Abilify ... any opinions on Abilify or any other suggestions.
I am ADHD and BPII. On Inderal LA for migraines, 60mog of Ritalin LA for ADHD and ???...was Lamictal which, even though I was not at therapeutic dose, was helping, I could tell a difference.
You guys always have good thoughts...thanks for listening...
Lisa
Posted by Maxime on August 3, 2006, at 22:39:24
In reply to Ok guys.... BP II meds, posted by lymom3 on August 2, 2006, at 14:02:32
Have you tried Topomax? Trileptal? The first can make you lose weight, the second is weight neutral and not many side effects. I think Topomax has more side effects ( cognitive impairment).
Abilify is supposed to be effective for BP 2 .... it's not available where I live so I can't tell you.
Maxime
> Now that Lamictal has given me weird s/e's that have forced me to quit taking it (me and 3 other people in the freaking world, I think) what is next for me? I can't do anything that's going to put more weight on me. Lithium and Depakote have been tried with sucky s/e's and no benefit. I was thinking about Abilify ... any opinions on Abilify or any other suggestions.
>
> I am ADHD and BPII. On Inderal LA for migraines, 60mog of Ritalin LA for ADHD and ???...was Lamictal which, even though I was not at therapeutic dose, was helping, I could tell a difference.
>
> You guys always have good thoughts...thanks for listening...
>
> Lisa
Posted by Maxime on August 3, 2006, at 23:26:30
In reply to Ok guys.... BP II meds, posted by lymom3 on August 2, 2006, at 14:02:32
Lisa, I FINALLY found the link I was looking for:
http://home.comcast.net/~pmbrig/BP_pharm.htmlYou can read about the different mood stabilisers and which ones are best suited for the different symptoms of BP disorder ( I am assuming you are BP)
maxime
Posted by lymom3 on August 4, 2006, at 6:52:20
In reply to Re: Ok guys.... BP II meds, posted by Maxime on August 3, 2006, at 23:26:30
That is great and informational...thanks
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