Posted by LostBoyinNC1 on July 29, 2002, at 17:39:47
In reply to Re: Least likely med to cause mania? » LostBoyinNC1, posted by hildi on July 29, 2002, at 13:52:22
discouraged it because he said it could make me more anxious. However, Prozac, which is activating, too, made me more focused than agitated,, although it did cause some mild mania/racing thoughts.
Thats common for Prozac in bipolar patients. Thats one of the reasons Pdocs try to avoid using Prozac in bipolars.
> Have you heard anything about wellbutrin not considered for treatment for those with major anixety d/o's?
Oh yes! Its well known that Wellbutrin is one of the poorer medications for anxiety and panic. In fact Wellbutrin can aggravate anxiety. So your doctor is correct on this one if he thinks you have beaucoup anxiety or panic. For anxiety, things like benzos, buspar, anticonvulsants and the more sedating, serotonergic antidepressants like Paxil or Luvox are used. Remeron is also a good choice for bad anxiety, although it might aggravate your bipolar. MAOIs are also good for anxiety, although they are mostly reserved for more refractory med resistant folks.
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