Also you do know its only half the solution whats your strategy?
Inspire me brothers & sisters.
2007-03-07 19:34:28 · 7 answers · asked by riverdanceboi 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
After a few years of a few combinations I'm happily settled on Wellbutrin XL, Abilify and Lamictal. As for that other half, somewhere in the five weeks of group IOP therapy at the hospital I remembered how positively I used to think and believe. I'm getting back to that place now, only better because I'm chemically happy too.
2007-03-07 20:06:43 · answer #1 · answered by fiVe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Currently, I take:
10 mgs of Abilify
100 mgs of Lamictal
I want to go back on Geodon 40 mgs because I think it helps me concentrate better for college. (Geodon helps control racing thoughts.) A lot of people don't like Geodon, but I've had good experiences, especially at the lower doses.
For therapy, I went to that for about 4 years. My therapist was very pragmatic-- go back to school, exercise, eat right... all basic pragmatic advice. It did help because I went back to college (after dropping out several times previously)... but then his advice just got too repetitive and boring. Exercise?? Ummm, okay.... just basic stuff for a healthy life.
Right now I have a good friend who is not depressed-- we met over the internet, but live close by, so we have met in person about a half dozen times. And he is a good support person for sure.
(I had lost contact with my other friends due to this illness.)
I'm still changing my meds to get the right mix to overcome depression... but these things take time. Basically, I know the right mix to be functional, but I need the right mix to be... productive. I'm just working with my psychiatrist every month.
Good luck to you!!
2007-03-08 07:45:58 · answer #2 · answered by lexi m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to teel you the truth for me nothing has worked.its heard to find the right kind of meds that work for me. but im not giveing up i keep going....
2007-03-08 01:20:38 · answer #3 · answered by xo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hullo
lithium salts,anti psychotics,mood stabilisers,anti epileptics,even ECT therapy,but drugs are not the whole answer in management.
Dr solo
2007-03-07 19:54:29 · answer #4 · answered by baghdadcatcash 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take Zoloft, Lamectal(sp), and Trazadone. They work for me, but everybody is different.
2007-03-08 13:22:58 · answer #5 · answered by Heather 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A number of medications are used to treat bipolar disorder in various combinations, depending on the patient’s symptoms and disease course. Some of these medications are mood stabilizers, antidepressants, antipsychotics, anti-anxiety medications, sedatives and anticonvulsants.
Mood Stabilizers - Prescribed for treatment and maintenance of all types of bipolar disorder.
Lithium - Mood stabilizing medication for all types of bipolar disorder
Lithobid - Best for suicide prevention
Eskalith CR - Best for relapse prevention
(Avoid in unstable renal disease cases; side effects can include: upset stomach, tremors, weight gain, increased thirst, increased urination)
Valproate - An anticonvulsant used for mood stabilizing
Depakene - For all types of bipolar disorder
Divalproex Na - Most effective for mixed mania
Depakote - Faster onset then with Lithium
(Avoid in liver disease cases; side effects can include: upset stomach, sedation, tremors, weight gain)
Carbamazepine - An anticonvulsant used for mood stabilizing
Tegretol - For bipolar mania or bipolar depression (can be used with Lithium)
(Side effects can include: sedation, dizziness, rash, constipation, dry mouth, and nausea)
Oxacarbazepine - Anticonvulsant used for mood stabilizing effect in bipolar mania or bipolar depression
Trileptal - Better tolerated than carbamazepine
(Side effects can include: Sedation and dizziness)
Lamotrigine - Anticonvulsant used for mood stabilizing in bipolar depression
Lamictal - FDA approved for maintenance treatment; not effective for bipolar mania
(Side effects can include: Headache, nausea and dry mouth)
Topimate - Anticonvulsant used for mood stabilizing; can be used as 'add on' for bipolar disorder
Topamax - Must be used in conjunction with other medications
(Side effects can include: Sedation, fatigue and nervousness)
The above medications have only the most common side effects listed. It is important to notify your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects. It is also important to report any other medications you might be taken prescribed by another physician, over the counter or herbal medications as there may be drug or disease state interactions. Women with bipolar disorder who are pregnant, breast feeding or wish to conceive require special consideration and should discuss medication choices with a physician skilled in this area. Harmful effects to the developing fetus or nursing infants need to be evaluated.
Children and adolescents with bipolar disorder are generally treated with lithium but valproate and carbamazepine have also been used. There is some evidence that there may be hormonal changes in women on valproate so careful monitoring is recommended. Further research is being done on safety of these and other psychotropic medications in adolescents and children.
Mood stabilizing effects of newer antipsychotic medications continue to be studied such as olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine, ziprasidone, ariprazole, and clozapine. These medications are considered first line add on treatments with lithium or valproate for severe acute mania or mixed mania according to the APA guidelines.
2007-03-07 19:51:59 · answer #6 · answered by msjerge 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
None or...organic depressants
2007-03-07 19:41:57 · answer #7 · answered by ~Gypsy~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋