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Posted by Sigolene on July 29, 2003, at 11:35:23
I'm bipolar II and I tried lithium, lamotrigine, which worsened my depression. On Tegretol I had bad skin rash.
I can't tolerate any med acting on 5-HT, that's why I think I reacted badly with lithium and lamotrigine, they act indirectly on 5-HT.
Does anyone knows a mood stabilizer which does NOT act on 5-HT ?
What about Valproic acid? (name: dekapote I believe)(sorry for my bad english, ma native language is swiss.)
Posted by TJO on July 29, 2003, at 12:17:56
In reply to mood stabilizers please help, posted by Sigolene on July 29, 2003, at 11:35:23
Hi
Neurontin(gabapentin) is sometimes used for bipolar disorder as a mood stabilizer. I don't know if it acts on 5-ht or not.Tammy
Posted by GreatDaneBoy on July 30, 2003, at 3:51:28
In reply to mood stabilizers please help, posted by Sigolene on July 29, 2003, at 11:35:23
> I'm bipolar II and I tried lithium, lamotrigine, which worsened my depression. On Tegretol I had bad skin rash.
>
> I can't tolerate any med acting on 5-HT, that's why I think I reacted badly with lithium and lamotrigine, they act indirectly on 5-HT.
>
> Does anyone knows a mood stabilizer which does NOT act on 5-HT ?
> What about Valproic acid? (name: dekapote I believe)
>
> (sorry for my bad english, ma native language is swiss.)
>
Definately try the Depakote! This has worked wonders for me and many others that I know. It is very powerful but has few side effects.Best of Luck to You! =)
Posted by maxime on July 31, 2003, at 15:21:56
In reply to Re: mood stabilizers please help » Sigolene, posted by GreatDaneBoy on July 30, 2003, at 3:51:28
Well Depakote can cause a tremendous about of weight gain so I wouldn't say "few side effect". Although I do know people who haven't experience weight gain but they are few.
Max
> >
> Definately try the Depakote! This has worked wonders for me and many others that I know. It is very powerful but has few side effects.
>
> Best of Luck to You! =)
>
>
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