Posted by g_g_g_unit on February 13, 2012, at 23:44:38
In reply to Re: parnate agitation » g_g_g_unit, posted by phidippus on February 13, 2012, at 14:54:33
> What's your track record with mood stabilizers?
>
> EricI'm actually not totally convinced the Parnate is triggering a latent BP disorder, since the effect only lasts 2-3 hours after each dose (which would be consistent with a stimulant effect). After that, I became tired, inattentive, less anxious and the irritability mostly disappears (which is likewise consistent with stimulant withdrawal). So, unless stimulant-related irritability is a sign of BP ..
That said, I've only tried Depakote, which I didn't like. I also tried combining Neurontin (which technically isn't a mood-stabilizer, right?) with Dexedrine and found it smoothed out the anxiety and irritability, but canceled out the attentional benefits. I find 'natural' mood stabilizers like magnesium and taurine helpful, but nothing in the MS department seems to be very good for my attention.
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