Posted by jay on June 29, 2002, at 1:38:27
In reply to Cycling-depakote/Li prn????, posted by Chloe on June 27, 2002, at 19:26:04
Hi Chloe:
I am sorry to hear you are having such a rough time, and especially when you have a 'moment' when all heck breaks loose.
I have heard of docs both up'ing Depakote and Lithium, as your doses do seem a bit low (Esp the Depakote). I wouldn't advise doing it on your own, though, as you know with all of the meds you are on, you may have to have your blood levels of the medications taken. Plus, you also want to get on a 'theraputic' (helpful) level of medications.
Also, did you say 1.4 mg's of Celexa? How do you get that dose? Just curious...and also has your doctor ever tried another antidepressant besides Celexa?
Hope and prayers are with you...please take good care of yourself.
Jay
> Generally speaking I feel OK to a little depressed most of the time. Then every three weeks, I start feeling so great and ambitious. And I don't think it's linked to periods, as I am taking the BCP continuously which has stop my periods (and pms).
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> This go around, I was going to go back to school, start another career, cancel therapy sessions, go on an extended vacation, get involved with local organizations, etc. Then when I realize I can't do it all, I get into this agitated fury where I am screaming frofanities and hate words to the people I love and need. Also, during these agitated times, that last about 36-48 hours, I am highly suicidal, raging and beyond reason(and I often don't remember much of these episodes, or I have terrible remorse). AND I can't take AP's because I have TD from taking mellaril for years and years.
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> Does anyone have any thoughts on taking extra Depakote or lithium just during these times? Or is the fact that I am cycling at all a sign that I am not on enough mood stabilizer? I am quite petite, and get hit very hard with side effects, so my pdoc has me on many meds at low doses to avoid painful side effects. However, during the times I am not foaming and screaming, I am quite reasonable and rational.
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> FYI, I take
> 250 mgs depakote
> 225 mgs Li ER
> 600 mgs Neurontin
> 10 mgs diazapam
> 1.4 mgs Celexa
> 25 mgs Doxepin (for lithium induced scalp pain)
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> Thanks
> Chloe
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