Posted by Elizabeth on June 27, 2001, at 12:52:40
In reply to Re: Why ever prescribe an AD for Bipolar Dis.?, posted by SalArmy4me on June 26, 2001, at 20:48:16
> Effexor and Wellbutrin are better ADs for the depression side of bipolar disorder
Wellbutrin has been shown to be less likely to trigger mania than some of the other ADs -- this is pretty well-established. Tricyclics are the worst; SSRIs, Remeron, and Serzone don't seem to be as bad; but Effexor has a variable reputation, and I've known pdocs who feel that Effexor is worse in this regard than other newer ADs.
-elizabeth (who had a manic episode associated with serotonin syndrome on Effexor)
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