Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 810152

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Meds for impulsiveness

Posted by Maxime on February 1, 2008, at 17:24:00

Hi

So I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Believe it or not, it is the first time I have received this diagnosis. But it does fit. I suspected I had it but I ask my psychiatrist and he said I didn't. I don't think I have an extreme case of BPD, but I do meet the DSM criteria.

ANYHOW, the pscyhiatrist wanted me to try lithium or depakote for my impulsiveness. I have been on both meds before and depakote gave me a rash and lithium made me throw up no matter which dosage I was on.

Are there any other meds that might help?

I am going to seek therapy but it will take about a month before I find someone suitable who I can afford.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Maxime

 

Re: Meds for impulsiveness » Maxime

Posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2008, at 21:48:47

In reply to Meds for impulsiveness, posted by Maxime on February 1, 2008, at 17:24:00

Well from what I've read here resperidol works and zyprexa. Now I know about the weight gain but you might only need an occasional dose. Phillipa

 

Re: Meds for impulsiveness » Phillipa

Posted by Maxime on February 2, 2008, at 0:05:02

In reply to Re: Meds for impulsiveness » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2008, at 21:48:47

> Well from what I've read here resperidol works and zyprexa. Now I know about the weight gain but you might only need an occasional dose. Phillipa

Respiridol gives me pitting edema. Zyprexa is not an option.

I wonder if there is something that would work. The tripleptal helped me my anger, but I was taken off that med.

Maxime

 

Re: Meds for impulsiveness » Maxime

Posted by Phillipa on February 2, 2008, at 0:09:33

In reply to Re: Meds for impulsiveness » Phillipa, posted by Maxime on February 2, 2008, at 0:05:02

Maxie I took low dose trileptal no side effects no weight gain. Why did they take you off it? Phillipa

 

Re: Meds for impulsiveness

Posted by your#1fan on February 2, 2008, at 2:12:02

In reply to Re: Meds for impulsiveness » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on February 2, 2008, at 0:09:33

mmm..............i know this is said over and over but stimulants are used for some impusliveness, but they include a bad mood with it sometimes.

How is Adderall? right now?

benzo's from my experience cause more impusiveness, because you dont care what your doing. I never take anything sedating before i shop, if i do credit card its going to be in my mouth.

Im sorry you have to go through this.

YOUR#1FAN

 

Re: Meds for impulsiveness » your#1fan

Posted by Maxime on February 2, 2008, at 12:54:01

In reply to Re: Meds for impulsiveness, posted by your#1fan on February 2, 2008, at 2:12:02

I am no longer on Adderall. It was discontinued when I was in the hospital. Why do you think stimulants help with impulsiveness?


> mmm..............i know this is said over and over but stimulants are used for some impusliveness, but they include a bad mood with it sometimes.
>
> How is Adderall? right now?
>
> benzo's from my experience cause more impusiveness, because you dont care what your doing. I never take anything sedating before i shop, if i do credit card its going to be in my mouth.
>
> Im sorry you have to go through this.
>
> YOUR#1FAN

 

Re: Meds for impulsiveness

Posted by Maxime on February 2, 2008, at 12:54:33

In reply to Re: Meds for impulsiveness » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on February 2, 2008, at 0:09:33

> Maxie I took low dose trileptal no side effects no weight gain. Why did they take you off it? Phillipa

Because it can interfere with other meds.

Maxime

 

Re: Meds for impulsiveness » Maxime

Posted by tecknohed on February 3, 2008, at 10:55:11

In reply to Meds for impulsiveness, posted by Maxime on February 1, 2008, at 17:24:00

> Hi
>
> So I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Believe it or not, it is the first time I have received this diagnosis. But it does fit. I suspected I had it but I ask my psychiatrist and he said I didn't. I don't think I have an extreme case of BPD, but I do meet the DSM criteria.
>
> ANYHOW, the pscyhiatrist wanted me to try lithium or depakote for my impulsiveness. I have been on both meds before and depakote gave me a rash and lithium made me throw up no matter which dosage I was on.
>
> Are there any other meds that might help?
>
> I am going to seek therapy but it will take about a month before I find someone suitable who I can afford.
>
> Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Maxime

How about a non-AP stabiliser like Lamictal (lamotrigine)?

 

Re: Meds for impulsiveness » tecknohed

Posted by Maxime on February 3, 2008, at 20:26:39

In reply to Re: Meds for impulsiveness » Maxime, posted by tecknohed on February 3, 2008, at 10:55:11

> How about a non-AP stabiliser like Lamictal (lamotrigine)?

I tried lamictal and it made me very depressed. I guess it happens sometimes. Thanks for the suggestion though.

xo
Maxime


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