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Posted by Kari on February 10, 2003, at 11:11:57
Which mood stabilizer (besides lithium) causes the least emotional blunting and "zombie" feeling?
Thanks.
Posted by lostsailor on February 12, 2003, at 13:40:16
In reply to mood stabilizers, posted by Kari on February 10, 2003, at 11:11:57
As for what you asked, Neurontin...it does nothing so it will be like you are on none...you will soon be manic and non-zombie like. Trust me!!
Seriously. Depakote made me feel as though in a trance very often. My affect was blunted and my thinking even seemed to "slowed" by having to search for common words or fom self with new concepts.
I have heard some good things about toprimax and triliptal ( used often when there are also prominent anxiety) and lamiclal ( used a bit more for those who present depressed or "mixed" often) I have been on it for about 6 months and feel terrific when it comes to a stab. of mood and have found no real side effects, but am still a neurotic at heart...good luck ~tony
oh, and the last three meds usually do not require blood work like depacote and lithium.
Posted by ROO on February 13, 2003, at 9:59:54
In reply to Re: mood stabilizers~~kari, posted by lostsailor on February 12, 2003, at 13:40:16
Lamictal didn't blunt me emotionally....I found that
topamax does.
Posted by Kari on February 13, 2003, at 14:31:02
In reply to mood stabilizers, posted by Kari on February 10, 2003, at 11:11:57
Perhaps Lamictal would be worth a try. I think I might have a tendency for a mixed bipolar state.
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