Posted by Christ_empowered on March 19, 2016, at 12:04:57
In reply to Tricyclics and bipolar depression, posted by B2chica on March 19, 2016, at 11:35:08
TCA drugs can be used in bipolar. For a long time, that was the main treatment of depression in bipolar+schizophrenia.
My concern, honestly, would be that TCA drugs are toxic in overdose. The other thing is that suicidal thoughts can sometimes become worse during the first couple weeks...something about how you have more energy, but the depression hasn't really been treated yet, so attempts and such are more likely. I dunno if that's true, or just some shrink folklore I've read.
Amoxapine? Its a potent AD and it metabolizes into loxapine, which is an old school (but possibly somewhat "atypical") antipsychotic. Its supposed to work quickly, and the side effects are different from, say, Tofranil.
I hope things work out for you.
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