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Re: Cymbalta from a BP-II » betternow

Posted by barbaracat on February 23, 2005, at 12:12:35

In reply to Re: Cymbalta from a BP-II, posted by betternow on February 22, 2005, at 22:24:27

> Just an observation, but I believe T4 can get you a little hypomanic as well.

***Hi and thanks for your reply to me. I'm not sure that T4 alone can induce mania like T3 can, unless too much is given and a hyperthyroid condition results. But anything's possible. Espescially with my tweaky system.

>Have you considered replacing lithium with Lamictal.

***I was on Lam along with lithium for a while and it worked pretty well, then pooped and the dose was increased to the point where it caused intense itching and inflammation - a 'prodromal rash state' - which sensitized me to getting the actual rash later on from another drug. So, unfortunately that one's out. I've tried Tomomax but never tried Valproex or Trileptal in the mood stabilizer category. But lithium works well and if it weren't for the thyroid thing I'd have no problems taking it.
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> I am BPII. I take 100mg Seroquel at bedtime along with Lamictal 200mg. In the am I take the Cymbalta 60mg.

***I stopped taking Seroquel. Didn't notice a difference at the 100mg dose and am not willing to go up any higher. The side effects of these meds concern me and I'm just not clear on where antipsychotics fit into the bipolar chemistry and why they're being prescribed for us BPs.

At this point I'm taking 600mg lithium and 3 grains, count 'em, three itty bitty grains from a pulled apart Cymbalta capsule and I feel them strongly. It doesn't seem possible that this miniscule amount would even register, but my eyes dilate and I feel lesser but the same psychelic effects than when I was taking 30mg. If I'm that dang sensitive, no wonder I was tripping my brains out on 30mg. I usually feel a little crazy but calm and cry like crazy a few hours after taking it, but feel better afterwards. I've been feeling much better on waking with this bizarre protocol and sense it's doing something. But jeez, 3 grains? Must be some energetic thing or something. Truly, sometimes I think all I need is a good benzo.

It sounds like you have a good combo and it's working well for you. Yay! We need to hear positive results on this journey. Good luck to you too. It's good to have this board.
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> Good luck!
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