Posted by AMenz on June 4, 2001, at 15:18:44
In reply to Tired of chronic BP II misery, posted by loosmrbls on May 29, 2001, at 12:50:44
Also a BPII, rapid cyclers. I lowere myself the dosage on Zoloft (which is also an SSRI) to 50 from 100 mg. Mixed states of mania disappeared almost immediately. SSRI's do cause at least rapid cycles to cycle. Drs. seem to miss this. This might perhaps be your first line of attack. Obviously another AD might be needed. But I found that what I thought was depression was part of this mixed mania.
Consult with you doctor about this. I also saw an article in the internet by some psychopharmacologist regarding dropping AD's in cycling BP's. I'm sorry I don't have the address.
Anyway it took me over six months to discover that my symptoms were the SSRI even though both doctors and myself knew of such effects. (go figure). Maybe this may be the cause of your continued symptoms. Worth discussing with DR
> I simply am sick to death of all these different drugs, I truly think there will never be a good day again.
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> After a hospitalization from mid-April to early May for depression, I was sent home on Depakote and Zoloft. My pdoc quit the Zoloft after I told him it didn't seem to add any effect to the Depakote except give me a headache. Within two weeks, I was depressed again. Not as bad (no hospital needed) and a more withdrawn, dark, flat depression. I guess the Depakote was stopping severe swings and the anxiety.
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> As I mentioned in an earlier post, I quit all my meds and felt much better. For a few days. Then the depression came back, and the mood instability, and everything else.
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> A week ago, was re-started on Depakote and started on Remeron. Even with this AD, I am an irritable, short-tempered prick. I get mad/frustrated so easily, look for arguements (mostly with wife), and can't stand it. I've had this response with every AD. So it's not a switch into mania, I'd say. I mean, what are the chances of EVERY AD causing this reaction within 1-2 days of starting medication. Especially with stabilizer on board? Is it an "unmasking" of depressive irritability/anxiety? Or something else?
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> Any ideas? I can't stand it, neither can my wife. My doctor seems VERY hesitant to use any neuroleptics. I do have some suspiciousness/paranoia, but no delusions ro psychosis to speak of.
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> I feel a hospital trip may be in order soon if things don't calm down soon.
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