Posted by SLS on January 16, 2009, at 18:04:31
In reply to Re: Ideas on female hormonal dilemma? » Cady, posted by seldomseen on January 16, 2009, at 17:48:50
> Here is my radical proposal. I would come off the hormones altogether and let the abilify and lamictal work to see if they control the PMDD.
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> If this is simply not an option, then I would see if there is a women's psychiatric clinic in your area - they are usually at large medical centers. I just don't think an OB/GYN has the specialized training to manage bipolar disorder in the context of PMDD. Likewise, a psychiatrist might not either, but the two combined might give you a better shot.
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> SeldomSounds good to me.
Cady, you didn't answer my questions.
Anyway, I was driving at the possibility that Trileptal would be a good drug to try.
Lamictal might be good for the bipolar, but has not shown efficacy in PMDD. In fact, I have seen some women with PMDD report that it made them feel worse - anxiety and agitation and aggression.
- Scott
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