Posted by SLS on May 8, 2011, at 6:18:32
In reply to Re: PLEASE READ.Pro/con:Gabapentin-agitated depression, posted by creepy on May 8, 2011, at 0:26:09
> I have agitated depression too. It feels like depression with somatic symptoms. general body pain and restlessness. I get really irritable especially when I have to do something I dont want to.
> lexapro at 20mg did a good job on the agitation, but it made me totally apathetic. Zoloft has been really good on that but some of the depressive symptoms remain.
> The only other drug that touched the anger was topamax.Yes. I have seen Topamax work miracles on angry mixed-states and agitated depression; the two conditions being separate illnesses in my opinion. Trileptal or Tegretol might also help. Tricyclics have been noted to be particularly good for agitated depression in the absence of bipolar disorder. If the agitation is due to a mixed-state, a tricyclic can make the condition worse by triggering a manic reaction or inducing rapid cycling. Zoloft was a good choice, as it is known to ameliorate anger and hostility. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you. You are, of course, combining medications, right?
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