Posted by Mitch on June 21, 2001, at 12:03:40
In reply to What's worked 4 folks 4 BP II or other maladies?, posted by Kingfish on June 21, 2001, at 10:32:20
> Hi all! I just thought it would be great to get a thread going on folks' successful, or somewhat successful, cocktails for Bipolar II, or any "malady" (is that a good word to use? It sounds so "old world", like someone lying back on a fainting couch).
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> I, myself, am getting frustrated again because my mix of Celexa, 40 mg, Neurontin, 2400 mg, and Topamax, 250 mg, has worked, except for sedation (caused by the Topamax) which is getting worse again, and, frankly, it doesn't seem to be working as well as it was. And after only a few months? That seems a little discouraging. I mainly need a stabilizer, and apparently something activating, though not Wellbutrin - it is not my friend.
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> So, if anyone is interested, I would be greatly appreciative, and curious.
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> Also, it always helps to know others have gone through this endless struggle of finding the right combo.
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> Thanks so much!
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> - K.Kingfish,
You mentioned that everything seemed ok except the sedation from the Topamax. How about just reduce the TOP a notch or two? If you are looking for an anticonvulsant that is activating you might swap the TOP for some Gabitril,Trileptal, or Lamictal. Be careful of the Trileptal or Lamictal they can trigger hypomania, though.
I am taking Neurontin/Klonopin/Zoloft.
Mitch
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