Posted by pseudoname on November 3, 2006, at 14:00:34
In reply to Re: considering ECT, posted by ed_uk on November 2, 2006, at 14:51:05
Hi, Ed.
> Are you still taking a 'break' from the bupe or have you restarted it?
I went back on it a couple weeks ago at the very low 0.25 mg/day, which was mildly effective. Yesterday, just before posting my "desperate" post, I took 0.6 mg. Exactly 90 minutes later, I suddenly felt a *lot* better. So -- good news -- bupe still works. Just sometimes it takes more, apparently. I guess I've got to get used to that and try more when needed. There's still room for quite a bit more per day to reach the 3 mg/day originally prescribed last fall.
> Did you stop the Abilify?
I got the Abilify up to 20 mg/day for 5 days without any benefit whatsoever. I quickly tapered down with it and had been taking about 5 mg every other day. Yesterday was probably my last day of Abilify (5 mg), unless I get withdrawal problems.
Thanks *so much* for paying such interest to my case and remembering my details over the last year, Ed. It really warms my heart. You've been a great help.
Hoping you are well,
PN
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