Posted by Mitch on September 21, 2001, at 23:36:15
In reply to Re: how to hang on with few acceptable meds... » Mitch, posted by chloe on September 21, 2001, at 18:46:39
> Mitch,
> Serzone hs might be a thing for me to retry. when I tried serzone as an AD I had a hard time with lability and irritability. And I couldn't get anywhere near 300 mgs. I was too hard to live with! But maybe 25 mgs would be enough?
> I have tried Trazadone for sleep and always just feel horrible in the am. My mouth is dry and my heart is pounding out of my chest, and I don't feel rested...though I am thinking of giving it another try if my inability to sleep drags on...
>
> I am quite energized from the Li. I was really hoping to get "knocked out" a bit. But nothing seems to have that effect on me lately. I am hoping it's a start up thing. But, I think this may be a permanent feature. Boy, I hope not. But hey at least I am not suicidal today.
>
> Thanks for all your great support.
> ChloeHi Chloe-no problem,
Oh, about Serzone-I found that 25mgs at bedtime (NOT during the day, thank you please!), worked quite well-maybe if you feel too wired from the Celexa and the Lithium combo. perhaps 300mg lithium+ 25mg Serzone (instead of the Celexa) at bedtime with Neurontin and diazepam PRN would do?
Mitch
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