Posted by Ron Hill on June 29, 2001, at 10:54:05
In reply to Re: What's worked 4 folks 4 BP II or other maladies? » Ron Hill, posted by Kingfish on June 28, 2001, at 13:35:55
> Thank you for your post. I like the name Ms. Kingfish. :) How'd you know I was a Ms.?In an earlier post you mentioned your husband.
> I just switched from Celexa to Prozac. The Celexa wasn't the culprit because when on it alone I didn't have trouble HOWEVER, the Prozac seems to be activating because I haven't been tired the last few days. Then again my pdoc pointed out I seemed quite depressed when he saw me, so it's all quite complicated, isn't it.Prozac is more activating for me as well. I'm taking Paxil now because I am not currently covered by medical insurance (self employed) and I have a boat load of Paxil in my med reserve vault. Overall, I think I like Prozac better than Paxil since I can take a higher dose of the former without losing my motivation, energy, enthusiasm, etc. And I need the higher SSRI dose to alleviate symptoms of irritability, quick temper, and being anal.
> What is y Lithobid, if I may ask?Lithobid is an extended release form of lithium carbonate. As such, it has less side effects than other lithium medications. Have you ever used lithium as a mood stabilizer? It has been a first line medication for BP since the 1940's. It does not work for everyone, but I have had very good success with it. The AED's gave me bad rashes. Perhaps you could talk to you pdoc regarding lithium if you have not tried it before and if you are not happy with your current mood stabilizer.
> Sounds like you have a similar problem with the sedation and low-motivation. If depression was a big problem for you, you are probably very tired of being tired like I was. :( I have heard Paxil can do that. But then so can Celexa. It's just so frustrating that everyone reacts differently.Actually, I'm doing extremely well on my current meds. But, I was in the place you reference in the past and it was not fun!
-- Ron
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