Posted by jimmygold70 on December 22, 2006, at 0:58:57
In reply to Re: Antipsychotics and Mood Stabilizers Deadlock » jimmygold70, posted by blueberry1 on December 21, 2006, at 18:40:46
> Topomax is a mood stabilizer that also has weight loss as a side effect. It is sometimes prescribed with zyprexa to control the weight. I have never tried it and can't comment on it.
Tried it once and it made me very stupid. I'm stupid enough otherwise - can't allow this (-:
> What about a benzodiazepine if you have to stop zyprexa? That could calm things down and keep you nice and mellow with no anger probably. Finding one that doesn't make you more depressed is tricky though. Xanax has some antidepressant action to it, though klonopin is the one usually used as a sort-of mood stabilizer calming agent. Sometimes valium or diazepam.
I'm already on Klonopin 2.5 MG / day, and have all possible benzos at home. Lorazepam does the trick at high doses (at least 2 MG several times a day) but it makes me very drowsy and I don't believe it'll work while tolerance is built. Same for Valium. Same for Xanax.
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