Posted by NikiinNY on July 21, 2003, at 17:20:54
In reply to Re: zonegran: I take 100mgs/2x/day, posted by River1924 on July 21, 2003, at 16:23:24
Hey, I just read your post. Although I understand you’re pessimistic about the Zonegran, I can only say to give it a fair trial and stick to your doctor's recommendations.
I don't take it for bipolar disorder. Rather, I have a dx on Axis II, Cluster B and it helps with the impulsiveness.
I definitely do have depressive "features" and have found that the Zonegran does help. I also experienced a similar problem combining it with an SSRI. Initially I was on Lexapro with Zonegran. I have a severe history of insomnia going back to age 7 (I am now 27). I found that for me, the Zonegran kept me awake and very alert of my moods and emotions. I tried Lezapro on its own and was not overwhelmingly pleased with the results. I can honestly and embarrassingly state that I have tried every SSRI and benzo out there. I am not one that is patient. Thus, if a med doesn't work within the first few weeks for me, I either stop taking it or make adjustments to my med regimen as I see fit. My point here is that I am not one to be dolling out advice:) telling you to give the Zonegran a chance. However, I can say that changing SSRI's while on it, greatly improved the benefits of the med for me.
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