Posted by SLS on January 30, 2006, at 8:10:54
In reply to Lets talk about SLS!, posted by bipolarspectrum on January 29, 2006, at 2:47:37
Hi BPS.
:-)
I trust that you are out there making the world a better place for the rest of us.
> Have you tried:
> 1. lithium and an atypical at an appreciable dose?
No. I tried adding lithium to Zyprexa in small amounts. Unfortunately, lithium makes me feel quite a bit worse. I've been on it a handful of times. It doesn't seem to be a good drug for me.
> 2. Lamictal and an atypical at an appreciable dose
Yes.
3. lithium and depakote or tegretol
Nope. I should have some lithium floating around somewhere. Maybe I'll give it another shot in a few weeks if nothing new and exciting materializes.
My doctor gave me a video to watch regarding VNS. I am not convinced enough of its efficacy for treating cases like mine to take the plunge into trying something so physically invasive. The video is being distributed by Cyberonics, the maker of the VNS device.
> 4. Prozac and Zyprexa
That is a good idea. It might be awhile before I go back to an SSRI. I need to catch my breath. My current medication regime leaves me feeling better than nothing at all, and I'm not ready to increase my suffering at this point by coming off of the Parnate. Maybe in a few months. I also take nortriptyline. I introduced to my doctor the idea of substituting Nardil for the Parnate, but he is reluctant to do it. I'm not completely sure why.
> I'm sure u've been asked these questions before but im just wondering...
Thanks for doing a little brainstorming for me. I will keep in mind returning to Prozac at higher dosages while retaining the nortriptyline and using an atypical AP.
It hasn't been a week yet since I took my last dose of mifepristone. I guess there is still some room for hope...
- Scott
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