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Posted by SLS on July 20, 2003, at 7:49:25
I recently added Strattera (atomoxetine) to my treatment regime for bipolar depression. Things are starting to look up.
Currently:
lamotrigine (Lamictal) - 200mg
imipramine (Tofranil) - 300mg
atomoxetine (Strattera) - 80mg
aripiprazole (Abilify) - 10mgSomeone please cross their fingers for me!
(A little prayer would be welcome as well)
Trying not to hope too much...
- Scott
Posted by zeugma on July 20, 2003, at 8:28:49
In reply to Added Strattera-knocking wood and crossing fingers, posted by SLS on July 20, 2003, at 7:49:25
That is excellent news!
You have been working so hard to cope with your depression, and been so helpful to many other posters (including myself) that I am sure there are plenty of crossed fingers here!
-z
Posted by TenMan on July 20, 2003, at 9:32:34
In reply to Added Strattera-knocking wood and crossing fingers, posted by SLS on July 20, 2003, at 7:49:25
> I recently added Strattera (atomoxetine) to my treatment regime for bipolar depression. Things are starting to look up.
>
> Currently:
>
> lamotrigine (Lamictal) - 200mg
> imipramine (Tofranil) - 300mg
> atomoxetine (Strattera) - 80mg
> aripiprazole (Abilify) - 10mg
>
> Someone please cross their fingers for me!
>
> (A little prayer would be welcome as well)
>
> Trying not to hope too much...
>
>
> - ScottScott I have been a lurker on this board since '99. I know how much trouble you have had in finding the right combo. I wish you the best of luck and you will most definitely be in my prayers. But please don't forget to pray for yourself. Good luck.
Posted by SLS on July 20, 2003, at 15:32:13
In reply to Re: Added Strattera-knocking wood and crossing fingers, posted by TenMan on July 20, 2003, at 9:32:34
> Scott I have been a lurker on this board since '99. I know how much trouble you have had in finding the right combo. I wish you the best of luck and you will most definitely be in my prayers. But please don't forget to pray for yourself. Good luck.
I am moved that you should delurk just to post your warm sentiments. Thank you.
- Scott
Posted by noa on July 20, 2003, at 17:26:46
In reply to Added Strattera-knocking wood and crossing fingers, posted by SLS on July 20, 2003, at 7:49:25
Scott--I am always rooting for you! I am so pleased to see that you are finding some results with this cocktail, and I hope the improvement continues.
Posted by Maximus on July 20, 2003, at 18:55:08
In reply to Added Strattera-knocking wood and crossing fingers, posted by SLS on July 20, 2003, at 7:49:25
Posted by TJO on July 21, 2003, at 13:50:56
In reply to Added Strattera-knocking wood and crossing fingers, posted by SLS on July 20, 2003, at 7:49:25
Posted by blondegirl47 on July 22, 2003, at 10:08:03
In reply to Added Strattera-knocking wood and crossing fingers, posted by SLS on July 20, 2003, at 7:49:25
Wow, your pdoc started you at 80 mg. Thats high for just starting. Does it make you sleepy or agitated?
Blondegirl
Posted by SLS on July 22, 2003, at 11:58:47
In reply to Re: Added Strattera-knocking wood and crossing fingers » SLS, posted by blondegirl47 on July 22, 2003, at 10:08:03
> Wow, your pdoc started you at 80 mg. Thats high for just starting. Does it make you sleepy or agitated?
> BlondegirlI started at 18mg and moved the dosage up a little bit every two days. So far, I feel no agitation. I have been at 80mg for over a week.
-Scott
Posted by SLS on July 23, 2003, at 18:03:44
In reply to Re: Added Strattera-knocking wood and crossing fingers, posted by SLS on July 22, 2003, at 11:58:47
Crap.
Posted by Maximus on July 23, 2003, at 18:30:18
In reply to Added Strattera-knocking wood and crossing fingers, posted by SLS on July 20, 2003, at 7:49:25
> I recently added Strattera (atomoxetine) to my treatment regime for bipolar depression. Things are starting to look up.
>
> Currently:
>
> lamotrigine (Lamictal) - 200mg
> imipramine (Tofranil) - 300mg
> atomoxetine (Strattera) - 80mg
> aripiprazole (Abilify) - 10mgHi Scott,
I'm sorry for you. But to be honest, the antipsychotic seems to me counter-productive. I would remove that stuff. Talk to your doctor about that.
Second of all, you might think to add an agent to remove the sensitization of your postsynaptic 5-HT. An agent like the Lithium or Buspirone might do the work nicely.
If i remember correctly, you have at the moment a bipolar depression resistant? Am i right? Your fire-in fire-out responses to the meds sound a lot like me. This is why i suggested the above agents. Just a though.
Good luck!
Posted by noa on July 23, 2003, at 20:29:23
In reply to My drugs stopped working., posted by SLS on July 23, 2003, at 18:03:44
WHAT? Just like that?
Hey, how many days are you measuring as "not working"? Could it possibly be just a slump?
Posted by SLS on July 24, 2003, at 6:37:38
In reply to Re: My drugs stopped working. » SLS, posted by noa on July 23, 2003, at 20:29:23
> WHAT? Just like that?
My life story. 3-5 days of remission followed by relapse and no further improvement despite increased dosing and months of continued treatment.
> Hey, how many days are you measuring as "not working"? Could it possibly be just a slump?I HOPE SO. It is possible. I have been feeling bad since Monday night, so I guess it is really too early to pronounce the patient dead. :-)
- Scott
Posted by noa on July 24, 2003, at 20:55:28
In reply to Re: My drugs stopped working., posted by SLS on July 24, 2003, at 6:37:38
I hope it is just a slump, too. I really want you to feel better.
Posted by SLS on July 26, 2003, at 16:21:16
In reply to Re: My drugs stopped working. » SLS, posted by noa on July 24, 2003, at 20:55:28
I haven't felt anything encouraging since last Monday. I decided to increase the Strattera from 80mg to 120mg and allow a few weeks to see if it's got any magic left in it.
- Scott
Posted by noa on July 26, 2003, at 18:20:37
In reply to Re: My drugs stopped working., posted by SLS on July 26, 2003, at 16:21:16
Good luck, I'm still rooting for you.
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