Posted by Spriggy on April 1, 2005, at 21:59:12
In reply to Re: Bipolar II - SSRI/Lamictal - anxious, posted by qbsbrown on April 1, 2005, at 21:23:55
I saw an excellent pdoc over two hospitals in Washington state. He was emphatic about BP's not using any AD that messes with seratonin. He swore that if you give someone with Bipolar something that messes with seratonin, they will wig out.
I am BP 2- I took Lexapro and spent about 6 weeks in "a whole other world." I even hallucinated. But I mostly experienced dysphoric mania BIG TIME. Restless, agitated, suicidal, etc.
I would say if you are Bipolar to stay away, far, far, away from SSRI's.
I have read much research that agrees with that as well.
NOW, I am also on Lamictal but have noticed an increase in my anxiety so it COULD very well be the Lamictal as well. I am trying to give it a fair shot but even on a low dose, my anxiety seems worse (but have blood sugar problems right now too and thyroid so that could be the culprit).
ANyway, there's my 2 cents! I hope you find the solution soon.
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