Posted by Elizabeth on July 4, 2001, at 22:05:35
In reply to SSRI's and irritability, posted by Kingfish on July 4, 2001, at 9:44:38
> I'm really frustrated, and am wondering if it's a sign that I shouldn't take "activating" SSRI's, which eliminates a set of options for me because Prozac was prescribed to counteract sedation caused by my mood stabilizer, Topamax, and to alleviate my depression.
You're bipolar, then? The antidepressants might be triggering dysphoric hypomania, which often manifests as irritability. Whatever the reason, I'd suggest starting on a lower dose of Prozac or Wellbutrin, and increasing the dose slowly.
-elizabeth
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