Posted by Blue Cheer 1 on January 22, 2002, at 23:57:27
In reply to Re: Anti-depressant Least Likely to cause cycling?(BP, posted by Blue Cheer 1 on January 22, 2002, at 23:47:37
> > > what is your personal opinion or if you know what is the prevailing drug that psychiatrists prescribe most in terms of an anti- depressant that causes the least amount of cycling in BP 2?
> > > Or maybe it would be called a mixed state?
> > > Depending on the drug I get manic and non- depressed or manic and very depressed - these states are not commplete mania though like in a full blown bipolar mania- well any opinions on the best drug?
> >
> > http://www.mhsource.com/bipolar/bp0108anti.html
> >
> > http://www.mhsource.com/bipolar/antifig2.gif
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> > I think Dr. Ghaemi says it as well as anyone. Avoid antidepressants; they'll worsen your course. If you're mixed, forget about antidepressants. If you must use them, then discontinue them about two months after an antidepressant effect is achieved.
> >
> > Wellbutrin, in my opinion, is too stimulating. I've done alright (short-term) on Celexa.
> >
> > blue
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> Also, MAOIs used to be the treatment of choice in bipolar depression. They're still a good choice..
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> Ritalin is a consideration, too.
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> http://people.ne.mediaone.net/pmbrig/BP_pharm.html#stimulants
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> http://www.psycheducation.org/bipolar/controversy.htm
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> Blue
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