Posted by Mitch on December 30, 2001, at 16:23:18
In reply to Newly diagnosed Bipolar- question about meds, posted by 3 Beer Effect on December 30, 2001, at 14:37:35
> Which bipolar meds have anti-depressant action since I seem to be depressed much more than manic?
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> Which bipolar meds help with social phobia?
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> Which bipolar meds have a "dumb drug" effect? (I am returning to U of Texas at Austin in the fall & cannot take a medication that impairs memory or makes it impossible to complete assignments.I would take a stab at Neurontin. It is probably the only mood stabilizer that seems to significantly help SP symptoms. Of course, Klonopin helps, too.
As far as depression goes Lithium and Neurontin helped with most for me. Lamictal has been shown to be effective for depression, too.
If you are worried about cognitive problems (studying), lower dose Neurontin, Tegretol, Trileptal, and even Lithium and Depakote aren't that bad. Stay away from Gabitril and Topamax (or at least don't consider these first). Lamictal is a good idea, but there's the rash thing.
Mitch
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