Posted by ST on November 5, 2002, at 3:19:38
In reply to Re: ideas for poss Bipolar...not sure what type, posted by Krysti on November 4, 2002, at 8:53:19
Hi Amy,
From what I've gathered, you must be on a mood stabilizer as well as some kind of antidepressant if you're bi polar. I am on Wellbutrin and Depakote and Serzone. I think some doctors are hesitant about giving Wellbutrin because it's an energizing AD. I'm bi polar 2, but have had few hypo-manic episodes. I don't know much about Neurontin, but Lithium and Depakote seem to be pretty "tried and true" for bi polars. I have not gained weight on Depakote, but am on a small dose. (I gained weight on a different AD, though.)
It's great you're doing research before going in to your doctor. I often go in to my doctor and suggest a change in my dosage, medications, etc because I take charge of my illness and try to learn as much as I can. After doing some research, I, too, just knew I was bi polar.
Good luck!
Sarah
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