Posted by D minor on March 8, 2005, at 12:10:55
In reply to Re: BPII but nothing seems to help, posted by upsndowns on March 8, 2005, at 8:18:43
Hi,
I had a similar experience with Abilify, above 5 mgs I'm running around in circles pulling my hair, literally. So I take 5 mgs of Abilify and 400 mgs of Seroquel. I think Seroquel is an excellent AP because it has strong anti-anxiety effects that allow me to take the Abilify. Plus it doen't have the weight gain profile of Zyprexa. (I had a friend who, on Zyprexa, gained so much weight she was beyond recognition, but everyone is different).For my depression I take Wellbutrin, and it works well. I hear that a lot of BPers are prescribed Wellbutrin. It's good in that it is slightly activating so it gives you some energy to get through the day.
For a mood stablizer I took Topamax. I took myself off of it (against dr.s advice) because I don't think I need it. But Topamax caused me to loose 25 lbs. And all my doctors have said it's a good drug to augment ADs as well as for its mood stabilizing effects.
Just letting you know what has worked for me in the hopes that it might help.
Good Luck!
dm
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