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Posted by TrishP on January 4, 2007, at 10:34:47
Ok - I can't take any of the SSRIs - they all give me bladder problems.
I tried Abilify - loved it, but didn't like the weight gain.
Wellbutrin doesn't really seem to help me.
I thought about using the Wellbutrin with Abilify to combat the appetite. Don't know if that would work.
Any suggestions on other meds that help with BP II and depression & anxiety?
Posted by Jimmyboy on January 4, 2007, at 11:04:09
In reply to No SSRI - any suggestions?, posted by TrishP on January 4, 2007, at 10:34:47
Have you tried Serzone? ( Nefazodone). Not many people use it anymore, but it is somewhat helpful for depression, good for anxiety, and helps you sleep.
PS- very rarely it can cause some liver problems though, so you have to be careful of that..
JB
Posted by Jimmyboy on January 4, 2007, at 15:34:03
In reply to No SSRI - any suggestions?, posted by TrishP on January 4, 2007, at 10:34:47
What about EMSAM, desipramine, Effexor, Selegiline + DLPA, SAM-e .. tried any of those out?
JB
Posted by Phillipa on January 4, 2007, at 21:30:28
In reply to Re: No SSRI - any suggestions?, posted by Jimmyboy on January 4, 2007, at 15:34:03
How bout lamictal, trileptal another mood stabalizer and luvox? And may a prn dose of a benzo? Love Phillipa
Posted by jedi on January 6, 2007, at 3:13:27
In reply to No SSRI - any suggestions?, posted by TrishP on January 4, 2007, at 10:34:47
If you've done all the rest, Nardil is the Bomb. Watch out for mania or hypomania with BPII. It can be very intoxicating if you have been depressed for a long time. Most people don't recognise the mania in themselves. Have someone close keep an eye on you. Nardil is noted for weight gain, but is only used in severe treatment resistant cases. The depression is far worse than the side effects.
Take care,
Jedi> Ok - I can't take any of the SSRIs - they all give me bladder problems.
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> I tried Abilify - loved it, but didn't like the weight gain.
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> Wellbutrin doesn't really seem to help me.
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> I thought about using the Wellbutrin with Abilify to combat the appetite. Don't know if that would work.
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> Any suggestions on other meds that help with BP II and depression & anxiety?
Posted by bulldog2 on January 9, 2007, at 10:04:19
In reply to Re: No SSRI - any suggestions? » TrishP, posted by jedi on January 6, 2007, at 3:13:27
You might want to try emsam as it is an maoi but has no dietary restrictions at the 6 mg patch. I've heard that klonopin goes well with emsam for the anxiety component and also has some bp uses but i'm not sure at what dose.
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