Posted by mags on September 3, 2002, at 15:53:37
In reply to Depends on Stimulant, and dosing., posted by Christina on September 3, 2002, at 9:20:59
Hi there, I am presently in a regional mental health hospital that deals with "treatment resistant" patients. I have been there for three months. I have been diagnosed with BPII. I am presently on
Lithium 900 MG
Lamictal 225 MG
L-Thyroxin 50 MG
Seroquel 50 MG.It has taken me a looong time to get to these doses as I get every side effect there is!
I am totally exhausted, hence the thyroid med, but haven't had much response. I have been in this depressed state for 2 years. My doc decided to try Ritalin. He gave me a dose on Friday, I think it was.5 MG (blue). I had NO response to it. He said when I get back to hospital he will try a higher dose.(I get out on weekends!)
Is this normal to have NO response? Is there any point in trying?
One other point, when I was a teenager I tried a type of speed (yellow jackets?) and it put me to sleep!
When I had ECT the anesthetician (SP)said it was VERY hard to get me to sleep...hardest he has seen....doc figures something to do with my liver.....ECT's didn't help....
Thanks for any responses.
Mags
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