Posted by Kelty on March 20, 2002, at 22:00:27
In reply to Hello and welcome, KAR! » Kar, posted by Janelle on March 20, 2002, at 19:00:55
I saw my GP today, who was willing to experiment with a med change while I am waiting to get into a new pdoc (the old one retired). So next week I will begin to wean off nortriptyline and start a low dose of effexor. If this doesn't work, I may move to topomax or gabapentin, but might wait to see a pdoc and see if I actually get a diagnosis of bipolar II.
I know there are a variety of results with effexor and my GP told me that some of his patients loved it and some couldn't tolerate it, but I believe it is worth a try. I will keep you posted about results.
In the meantime, keep well.
Kelty
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