Posted by judy1 on February 28, 2001, at 21:06:49
In reply to Re: rapid cycling, posted by jessie on February 28, 2001, at 11:45:29
Hi Jesse,
It sounds as if your pdoc suspects bipolar since he is decreasing your AD's (which often aggravate dysphoric manic symptoms- sounds like your agitation with productivity). I have been rapid cycling for over 3 years- euphoric hypomanic or manic episodes crashing into depressions. If klonopin is helpful now, there is no reason to believe it will not be helpful for years (I've taken 6mg/day for 3 years). It is often used as a secondary mood stabilizer, especially in agitative states. Neurontin did nothing for me either, tegretol made me vomit- have you tried depakote yet? Lamictal was great in depression- pushed me into a manic episode. I am not 'allowed' to take AD's. I bet once the AD's are out of your system and you find an effective mood stabilizer, you'll feel a lot better. In the meantime, raise the klonopin? Take care, Judy
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