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Larry H., supplements for soft BP II

Posted by BobS. on August 12, 2003, at 19:57:27

Larry,
I enjoyed our exchange above (NY Times article) and have read your posts on supplements in the past. So I have a question for you.

After many years and much thought, I believe I have a mild case of bipolar II or atypical depression. Some pdocs believe they are the same.

Anyway, my experience with prozac and paxil for 8 years will forever prevent me from taking depakote, et al, so I take 1.5 mg to 2.0 mg Xanax per day. Xanax is a good medication, but it doesn't do the trick completely. So I go up and down.

What are your thoughts on supplements for BP II and/or atypical depression?

BTW, I'm 61 and recently had a massive lower GI bleed due to aspirin use which landed me in semi-intensive care. Aspirin for cholesterol at 325 mg qd on the advice of a doctor. I was also taking a CVS dose of fish oil each day. So I am a little leary of omega-3 and it's effect on platelets. I am looking for something to supplement the Xanax for the next 30 years..........

Thanks for your help.
BobS.


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