Posted by J Kelly on March 19, 2016, at 15:00:27
In reply to Tricyclics and bipolar depression, posted by B2chica on March 19, 2016, at 11:35:08
> Are tricyclics any good with bipolar depression?
>
> I am in the middle of hell with mixed episode. My depression was severe so pristiq was taken back to 100mg, and Zyprexa taken off.
> I think it's pristiq just isn't going to work for me annymore.
> But I've been in poor state so long now, I don't know I have the strength to do multiple med trials.
>
> b2Hi b2, sorry things are tough right now.
I was looking at an earlier thread for ideas:
"i'm on gabapentin right now for anxiety and it works great. i still have break through, but thats more when i start getting a mixed episode, so the anxiety is induced from that. i had a friend that was on 100mg about 3x a day and that worked great for her. i am on 300mg either 3-5x day depending."
Would this be a good time to go up on the gabapentin?
Regarding the Zyprexa:
"you asked "You dont have any w/d's taking it that way?"
do you mean withdrawls? no i do not. if i'm on ten then i taper to 5 for a day or so then stop. i've been off and on it for many years, easily start up and easily stop. have not ever had issues.
i will notice some let down for about a week. can worsen depression. i have also had a few mood bouce up after coming off it (which was always a blessing for me). but again it may last a week or so but then you are back to your normal symptoms."Can you go back on the Zyprexa at a dose that has worked for you in the past?
I'm sorry I don't know anything about Tricylics.
Good luck :)
Jade
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