Posted by HappyGirl on May 2, 2005, at 0:31:41
In reply to Maybe ADs are my problem, my AD history..., posted by D minor on May 1, 2005, at 23:04:58
Hi:
Without any A.D.s, ... I just wonder whether you can weather through. Because, since you were dx'ed with Bipolar I(according to your previous posts), believe that you need some form of A.D. to alleviate a depressive side of your Bipolar. If it were me, I can NOT live a life with NO A.D.s. I've been taking two A.D.s, Wellbutrin 300 mg. and Trazodone 225 mg. along with other meds. Those 'two' are regarded 'safe' for Bp like mine. On those 'two,' I have never had any 'hypomanic' episodes, ... both are the safest A.D.s amongst safe for Bper's. However, on the AD list above, you already took those 'safe' ADs and still had a trouble of taking them. Then, I personally have NO idea whether you'd better off without any A.D.s., as knowing/admitting that WB and Traz. is one of critical meds. for me to lead a life I need.At the beginning of my Bp Support in the Internet(not this site), about 6 years ago, ... I read one lady with Bp who was not able to take any ADs, then her med. combo. consisted with Zyprexa, Neurontin, Topamax and one more(I can not recall the exact name, ... but something like an add-on M.S.) and leading a fairly 'normal' life. Her dx seemed more like close to Bp I, ... but quite a long time ago, I can not remember this well, ... but without any A.D., some of Bper's seem OK, ... maybe not perfect, but at least 'functionable' to the extent.
In my suggestion, ... try not to take any A.D. due to your tolerance/side-effect and see how things go. From there, your pdoc. able to rx some med. for a depressive side of your Bp.
It's a long and hard road to find a right med. combo., but it's well worth in the end.
H.G.
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