Posted by azalea on October 2, 2008, at 21:35:17
In reply to Re: SSRIs and BPII, posted by qbsbrown on October 2, 2008, at 21:20:00
Lithium is used for both bipolar I, II, and unipolar depression. Long history, proven efficacy. But not for everyone.
SSRIs are not completely contraindicated for bipolar II; just make sure you have a mood stabilizer on board 1st. It's SSRI monotherapy that you definitely want to avoid.
> Yes, I've tried lithium. I couldn't get above 600mgs w/o feeling stoned and derealized/depersonalized. Did help with sleep, but not sure about racing thoughts, perhaps it did.
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> Isn't it more for BP I?
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> Plus I've researched that Lithium will/can cancel out Dexedrine.
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> Brian
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